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Star Academy, Sandyford
Burnaby Road, Sandyford, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 5PT, Stoke-on-Trent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
17.5 / 100
Bottom 18%
Better than 18% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
176
Capacity
195
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 50% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 83% nationally. However, there are areas for improvement, as no students achieved the higher standard in these subjects. Additionally, the LocaleIQ score suggests that it is performing better than only 18% of schools, indicating potential challenges in comparison to peers.
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Last inspected: 13 September 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 50% | Bottom 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British48.9%
Black African15.9%
White Other8.5%
Asian Pakistani8.0%
Gypsy/Roma3.4%
Other3.4%
Asian Other2.8%
Asian Indian2.3%
Black Caribbean2.3%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Mixed Other1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Location
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53.07037, -2.22140 · ST6 5PT
School details
Local authorityStoke-on-Trent
RegionWest Midlands
URN139226
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Star Academy, Sandyford rated by Ofsted?
Star Academy, Sandyford was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 September 2022.
Is Star Academy, Sandyford a good school?
Star Academy, Sandyford scores 17.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 18% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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