New Ford Academy

A outstanding academy converter school in Stoke-on-Trent. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for New Ford Academy.

Stoke-On-Trent, ST61PY Ofsted: Outstanding Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

85

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
73.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 87.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
90.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 25.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
13 June 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Brownley Road
Smallthorne
Stoke-On-Trent, ST61PY
Phone
1782234605
Website
newford.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
142642
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Brownley Road, Smallthorne, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 1PY
Website
www.newford.org.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE LIGHTHOUSE TRUST
Capacity
480 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
474
Free School Meals
42.6% (202 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.9% (9 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
13.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
87.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
25.0%
Reading Score:
109.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
111.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
87.0 (+28.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
25.0 (+17.7 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
13.5 (4.0 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 109.0
2023 105.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
53
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
474 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+3.5 per year)

Up 3.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Lighting the way to a better future"

Ambition Respect Empathy Resilience Self-Belief Independence Honesty

Curriculum Highlights

Innovative Curriculum designed to deliver the National Curriculum in meaningful and engaging ways. Curriculum Jigsaw Overviews for learning within each year group and term. Curriculum Leaflets for Nursery through Year Six. Subject pages provide more detail about the curriculum. School Priorities written by the School Council.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

The School premises are open daily from 7am - 6pm (55 hours).

SEND Provision

SEND department with SENCo Mrs L O'Grady and Learning Support Manager Mrs Blakemore; inclusive school; contact via school office 01782 234605 or [email protected].

Admissions Criteria

New Ford Academy follows Stoke-on-Trent City Council admission arrangements and Local Authority policy; capacity per year group is listed; applications can be made via the School Office or Stoke-on-Trent City Council; appeals timetable information is available.

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