New Ford Academy, based in Stoke-on-Trent, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
New Ford Academy currently has around 472 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.9% boys and 52.1% girls. Around 38.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 13.5%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (81.1%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Brownley Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 1PY |
| Website: | www.newford.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01782234605 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Emma Ford |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 142642 |
Ofsted inspection date: 13/06/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 480 |
| Number of Pupils: | 472 |
| Number of Boys: | 226 |
| Number of Girls: | 246 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 13.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 81.10% | 383 |
| African | 2.80% | 13 |
| Pakistani | 2.80% | 13 |
| Other White | 2.30% | 11 |
| Other Asian | 2.30% | 11 |
| Other Mixed | 1.70% | 8 |
| Unclassified | 1.50% | 7 |
| White and Asian | 1.50% | 7 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.50% | 7 |
| Indian | 0.80% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 0.40% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.40% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.40% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.20% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanfield Nursery School Dolly's Lane , Burslem ST6 7AW | - not rated | 1,905 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood and Broom Community Nursery School Northwood Park Road , Hanley ST1 6QU | - not rated | 2,341 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood Nursery School Northwood Park Road , Hanley ST1 6QU | - not rated | 2,341 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnwood Nursery School Chell Heath Road , Chell Heath ST6 6PB | - not rated | 2,491 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hulton Nursery School Abbey Road , ST2 8AX | - not rated | 2,494 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Ford Academy Brownley Road , Smallthorne ST6 1PY | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Ford Primary School Brownley Road , Smallthorne ST6 1PY | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Smallthorne Primary School Chetwynd Street , Smallthorne ST6 1PR | - not rated | 470 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Smallthorne Primary Academy Chetwynd Street , Smallthorne ST6 1PR | 3out of 4 | 470 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jackfield Infant School Jackfield Street , Burslem ST6 1ET | - not rated | 1,281 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holden Lane High School Specialist Sports College Milton Road , Sneyd Green ST1 6LG | - not rated | 866 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Excel Academy Milton Road , Sneyd Green ST1 6LG | 3out of 4 | 866 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Studio College for Manufacturing and Design Engineering Moorland Road , Burslem ST6 1JJ | - not rated | 1,178 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Studio College for Construction and Building Excellence A Block , Moorland Road ST6 1JJ | - not rated | 1,181 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birches Head Academy Birches Head Road , Hanley ST2 8DD | 1out of 4 | 1,592 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spruce House School 114 Milton Road , Sneyd Green ST1 6HD | - not rated | 946 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Valiant School May Street , Burslem ST6 1EL | - not rated | 1,230 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundation Bridge Academy Stoke-on-Trent College, Burslem Campus B Block , Moorland Road ST6 1JJ | - not rated | 1,257 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Road Academy North Road , Cobridge ST6 2BP | - not rated | 1,536 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Groundwork West Midlands (Stoke-On-Trent & Staffs) Groundwork Enterprise Centre , Albany Works ST6 1EB | - not rated | 1,550 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.