Veritas Primary Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Staffordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Veritas Primary Academy.

Stafford, ST180FL Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

65

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
63.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 75.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
58.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 11.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
24 April 2018
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Weston Road
Stafford, ST180FL
Phone
1785333400
Website
veritasprimaryacademy.com

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140381
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Weston Road, Stafford, ST18 0FL
Website
www.veritasprimaryacademy.com
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
443
Free School Meals
15.6% (69 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.4% (15 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
11.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
75.0 (+16.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
11.8 (5.7 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 108.0 108.0
2023 107.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 107.0 105.0
2024 108.0 108.0

Overall Trend:

Improving trend (+2.0 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
49
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
443 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.0 per year)

Up 2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Aspiration, Enrichment, Opportunity"

Teamwork Friendship Community British Values

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Headteacher Mr R Balding emphasising Veritas’ aspirational culture, high standards, a safe and welcoming environment, and focus on enrichment and preparing pupils for the next stage of education (Ofsted 2023: Good with Outstanding aspects).

Extracurriculars

Sports

Swimming

Facilities

award-winning building bright, modern and inspiring environment up-to-date technology vibrant teaching and learning spaces

Curriculum Highlights

Cornerstones Curriculum Maestro used to plan knowledge-rich projects National Curriculum taught through knowledge-rich projects Whole-school projects (Black History Month, Maths Week, Art Week) Knowledge organisers used in projects Read Write Inc. phonics (including Little Wandle) White Rose Maths KAPOW Music KAPOW PSHE Love to Celebrate (Cornerstones) for RE Philosophy 4 Children

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

SOARING STARS (Y1-Y6 Wraparound) Wraparound available: AM Early Flyers / PM High Flyers; LITTLE PILOTS (EYFS Wraparound): AM Sunrise Squad / PM Sunset Squad; NURSERY WRAPAROUND (ID 2310).

SEND Provision

Wraparound provision is available via Soaring Stars, Little Pilots and Nursery Wraparound.

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