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New Ford Academy
Brownley Road, Smallthorne, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 1PY, Stoke-on-Trent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
93.9 / 100
Top 6%
Better than 94% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
472
Capacity
480
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 94% of schools, this primary academy demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 70% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 36% nationally. While the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is 18%, overall parent satisfaction and community reputation appear to be strong, making it a compelling choice for families.
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Last inspected: 13 June 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 70% | Top 36% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 18% | Top 12% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.1%
Black African2.8%
Asian Pakistani2.8%
Asian Other2.3%
White Other2.3%
Mixed Other1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Asian Indian0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Other0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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53.04798, -2.16870 · ST6 1PY
School details
Local authorityStoke-on-Trent
RegionWest Midlands
URN142642
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.newford.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is New Ford Academy rated by Ofsted?
New Ford Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 June 2023.
Is New Ford Academy a good school?
New Ford Academy scores 93.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 6% 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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