Sun Academy Bradwell
Cauldon Avenue, Bradwell, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 8JNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Sun Academy Bradwell is a primary school in Newcastle-under-Lyme for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 451 schools in Staffordshire. It ranks 2nd of 7 primary schools in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 July 2018, report published 11 September 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 20 February 2024
Pupils at Sun Academy are taught to live the school motto of 'able'. They recognise that to achieve, believe, learn and enjoy are important. They say, because of this motto, that 'everyone can learn together'. As a result, pupils develop a 'can-do' attitude and engage well in their learning. This helps to ensure that the school's high aspirations for pupils are met. There are high expectations of pupils' behaviour. The 'Sun 5' rules ensure that they respond well to these expectations. They behave well and are respectful to each other and adults. They learn how to understand their feelings and trust adults to help them if they have a worry. As a result, pupils feel safe. The school ensures that pupils are well prepared for life outside of Sun. Pupils respect differences and are curious about the world. They learn to keep themselves safe outside of school, including when online. Pupils experience a range of activities that bring their learning to life. The school has carefully planned experiences, such as visits to Liverpool and the theatre, as well as visitors to school and special events. Pupils talk enthusiastically about these.
What the school should improve
- Support for some pupils with SEND is not consistently well matched to their needs. Consequently, these pupils do not make as much progress as they could in some subjects. The school should ensure that support is closely matched to meet pupils' needs fully and consistently.
- Some staff do not make sure that pupils blend sounds accurately when learning to read. As a result, some pupils do not read as fluently as they could. The school should ensure that all staff receive appropriate support to refine and develop their knowledge of how to teach early reading.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
26 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
167 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Sun Academy Bradwell
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bursley Academy | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 67% met the expected standard |
| Chesterton Primary School | 0.4 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 38% met the expected standard |
| Churchfields Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 44% met the expected standard |
| Crackley Bank Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
| Ellison Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ACADEMY TRANSFORMATION TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Laura Niemczyk
- Phone
- 01782973855
- Address
- Cauldon Avenue, Bradwell, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 8JN
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- URN
- 142194
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.