Thursfield Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 2 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Chapel Lane, Harriseahead, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 4JLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Thursfield Primary School is a primary school in Stoke-on-Trent for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 451 schools in Staffordshire. It ranks 21st of 102 primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2019.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 18 September 2019, report published 13 October 2019

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 21 January 2025

Thursfield Primary School is a welcoming school with a family feel. Committed staff ensure that pupils receive a 'ticket to anywhere'. This motto is reflected in all the school's work. Pupils love learning and enjoy the challenge of the curriculum. Many parents and carers agree. A typical comment from parents is that 'my child loves the range of subjects and topics covered and is eager to share their learning with us at home.' The school has high expectations for all pupils' achievement. Pupils rise to this challenge. Outcomes in national assessments are positive. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access the whole curriculum alongside their peers. Pupils behave well in class and at breaktimes. Pupils are polite and are respectful of differences between themselves and others. Pupils understand and follow the behaviour systems in place. They know the 'three Rs'. They are ready, respectful and responsible. Pupils have confidence that staff will sort out any small issues which do occur. Pupils take on many leadership roles in the school, including the school council, prefects and 'caretakers'. These roles tangibly contribute to school life. These pupils say, 'We are role models for the rest of the school.'

What the school should improve

  • Some of the adaptations that staff make for pupils with SEND could be more effective. On occasion, some pupils with SEND do not make as much progress as they could. The school should ensure that support for pupils with SEND is as effective as possible so that they learn more.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

40 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths70%

70%, 8 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths30%

30%, 22 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score108

108, 2 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

315 pupils on roll, with places for 315

Eligible for free school meals10.2%

10.2%, 16.3 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language0.3%

0.3%, 21.3 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support9.2%

9.2%, 5.6 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.6%

1.6%, 4.4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Thursfield Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Packmoor Ormiston Academy0.8 milesOfsted: Good66% met the expected standard
Castle Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Good50% met the expected standard
Woodcocks' Well CofE Primary School1 mileOfsted: Requires improvement33% met the expected standard
Kidsgrove Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good33% met the expected standard
Dove Bank Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good56% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
THE CREATIVE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Age range
2 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Elizabeth Bradbury
Address
Chapel Lane, Harriseahead, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 4JL
Local authority
Staffordshire
URN
143547

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.