Best 3 Primary schools in Newcastle-under-Lyme – comparison

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Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Westlands Primary School (Primary) in Newcastle-under-Lyme; Chesterton Primary School (Primary) in Newcastle-Under-Lyme; Sun Academy Bradwell (Primary) in Newcastle-Under-Lyme — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Westlands Primary School, Chesterton Primary School and Sun Academy Bradwell. They are primary phase and academy converter type located around Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire and Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Staffordshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Westlands Primary School), published Nov 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Westlands Primary School (Nov 2023). average roll around ≈ 200, combined total ≈ 550, typical FSM 35–40%, range 15–20%–55–60%; spread across trusts such as Staffordshire University Academies Trust, Collective Vision Trust and Academy Transformation Trust.

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Attribute	Westlands Primary School ST5 2QY	Chesterton Primary School ST5 7NT	Sun Academy Bradwell ST5 8JN
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Newcastle-under-Lyme Staffordshire ST5 2QY	Newcastle-Under-Lyme Staffordshire ST5 7NT	Newcastle-Under-Lyme Staffordshire ST5 8JN
Latest Ofsted	2 27 Nov 2023	2 8 Jul 2021	2 11 Sep 2018
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	55–60% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	220	210	210
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Staffordshire University Academies Trust	Collective Vision Trust	Academy Transformation Trust
Website	www.westlands.staffs.sch.uk	www.chestertonprimary.org.uk	www.sunacademy.attrust.org.uk
Telephone	01782973790	01782568650	01782973855
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Westlands Primary School

ST5 2QY

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Newcastle-under-Lyme
Staffordshire
ST5 2QY
Ofsted: 2 27 Nov 2023
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Staffordshire University Academies Trust
Website: www.westlands.staffs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01782973790

Chesterton Primary School

ST5 7NT

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Newcastle-Under-Lyme
Staffordshire
ST5 7NT
Ofsted: 2 8 Jul 2021
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 55–60% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Collective Vision Trust
Website: www.chestertonprimary.org.uk
Telephone: 01782568650

Sun Academy Bradwell

ST5 8JN

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Newcastle-Under-Lyme
Staffordshire
ST5 8JN
Ofsted: 2 11 Sep 2018
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Academy Transformation Trust
Website: www.sunacademy.attrust.org.uk
Telephone: 01782973855

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.