Sun Academy Bradwell

Primary
Academy
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Good

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

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

26 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths77%

77%, 15 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths19%

19%, 11 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score108

108, 2 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score109

109, 4 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

167 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals31.7%

31.7%, 5.2 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language7.8%

7.8%, 13.8 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support18.6%

18.6%, 3.8 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan6.6%

6.6%, 0.6 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

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
Website: sunacademy.attrust.org.uk (opens in a new tab)
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.