Sandon Primary Academy is a primary school in Stoke-on-Trent, serving pupils aged 2 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.
Sandon Primary Academy currently has around 504 pupils on roll, which is about 105% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.4% boys and 49.6% girls. Around 56.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 12%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 154 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (81.7%).
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: | Normacot Grange Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 7AW |
| Website: | www.sandonprimaryacademy.com |
| Telephone: | 01782319097 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Rachel Beckett |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 140872 |
Ofsted inspection date: 11/07/2017
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 480 |
| Number of Pupils: | 504 |
| Number of Boys: | 254 |
| Number of Girls: | 250 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 12% | 8.2% |
| White British | 81.70% | 412 |
| Pakistani | 5.20% | 26 |
| Other White | 3.60% | 18 |
| White and Asian | 2.00% | 10 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.60% | 8 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.20% | 6 |
| African | 0.80% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 0.80% | 4 |
| Indian | 0.60% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 0.60% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.40% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.40% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.20% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Nursery School Harrowby Road , Meir ST3 7AN | - not rated | 178 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meir Nursery School George Avenue , Meir ST3 6DQ | - not rated | 787 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Nursery School Queensberry Road , Longton ST3 1QZ | - not rated | 2,040 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandon Primary Academy Normacot Grange Road , Meir ST3 7AW | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandon Primary School Normacot Grange Road , Meir ST3 7AW | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's RC (A) Primary School Sandon Road , Meir ST3 7DF | - not rated | 480 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Academy Sandon Road , Meir ST3 7DF | 3out of 4 | 480 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meir Primary School Colclough Road , Meir ST3 6DJ | - not rated | 804 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandon Business and Enterprise College Sandon Road , Meir ST3 7DF | - not rated | 614 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Meridian Academy Sandon Road , Meir ST3 7DF | 3out of 4 | 1,183 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longton High School Box Lane , Meir ST3 5PR | - not rated | 1,385 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams Weston Road , ST3 6AP | - not rated | 1,457 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blythe Bridge High School Cheadle Road , Blythe Bridge ST11 9PW | 3out of 4 | 2,992 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinetic Academy Meir Youth Cafe , Sandon Road ST3 7DJ | - not rated | 629 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hill Academy & College Box Lane , Meir ST3 5PP | 3out of 4 | 1,374 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hill School and College Box Lane , Meir ST3 5PP | - not rated | 1,374 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan House School 207/209 Weston Road , Weston Coyney ST3 6AT | - not rated | 1,426 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portland School and Specialist College Uttoxeter Road , Blythe Bridge ST11 9JG | - not rated | 1,732 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.