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Weston Infant Academy

Academy converter · Stoke-on-Trent · ST3 6PT

Ages 3–7 · 110 pupils · Stoke-on-Trent

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Ofsted

Good

Overall absence

7.0%

Admissions demand

0.95 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-09-27

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence7.0%
Persistent absence (10%+)24.1%
Unauthorised2.1%
Authorised absence
4.9%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.2%
Enrolments in measure
83

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.95 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

20

Places offered

22

1st-preference offers

20

Total preferences (any rank)
45
Preferred offers (top 3)
21
Applications from outside LA
2
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill46%

110 pupils · 240 places

Pupils on roll
110
Boys / girls
53 / 57
School capacity
240
Capacity fill
110 / 240 (46%)
Free school meals
27.3%
FSM pupils
30
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: ST BART'S MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
ST BART'S MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
St Bart's Multi Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Julie Birchall

Location

Address
West Street, Weston Coyney
Postcode
ST3 6PT
Town
Stoke-on-Trent
County
Staffordshire
Local authority
Stoke-on-Trent
District
Stoke-on-Trent
Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent South
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 3–7, in Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent, 110 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 27.3%.

Open schools in Stoke-on-Trent
183
Primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent
121
Academies among open schools in Stoke-on-Trent
70% (129)
Open schools in ST3
27
Primary in ST3
18
Open schools in Stoke-on-Trent LA
116
Primary in Stoke-on-Trent LA
71

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in Stoke-on-TrentNear ST3

  • Park Hall Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

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    Stoke-on-Trent · ST3 5QU · Stoke-on-Trent

    Ages 3–11

    • KS273%
    • Absence4.2%
    • FSM15.0%
    • Demand0.98

    0.5 miles away

  • Weston Junior Academy

    Ofsted: Expected standard

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    Stoke-on-Trent · ST3 6NG · Stoke-on-Trent

    Ages 7–11

    • KS263%
    • Absence5.8%
    • FSM32.7%

    0.5 miles away

  • The Crescent Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next

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    Stoke-on-Trent · ST3 6HZ · Stoke-on-Trent

    Ages 3–11

    • KS274%
    • Absence5.3%
    • FSM60.7%
    • Demand0.98

    1.0 miles away

  • St Filumena's Catholic Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

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    Stoke-on-Trent · ST11 9EA · Staffordshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS296%
    • Absence2.5%
    • FSM7.5%
    • Demand0.89

    1.1 miles away

  • Alexandra Junior School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Stoke-on-Trent · ST3 7JG · Stoke-on-Trent

    Ages 7–11

    • KS224%
    • Absence8.4%
    • FSM62.3%

    1.3 miles away

  • Alexandra Infants' School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Stoke-on-Trent · ST3 4PZ · Stoke-on-Trent

    Ages 3–7

    • Absence11.4%
    • FSM35.1%
    • Demand0.96

    1.4 miles away

  • Gladstone Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Primary

    Stoke-on-Trent · ST3 5EW · Stoke-on-Trent

    Ages 3–11

    • KS243%
    • Absence5.2%
    • FSM40.0%
    • Demand0.95

    1.5 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Julie Birchall
Telephone
01782319607
Website
www.westonfederation.co.uk

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