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Bursley Academy

Requires Improvementgraded 20/02/2024Ages 3–11383 pupilsDoes not apply
Newcastle, ST5 8JQ
Staffordshire

Bursley Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Newcastle, within the Staffordshire local authority. The school has around 383 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 20/02/2024 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Families comparing primary schools in Newcastle can view Bursley Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Newcastle (ST5 8JQ), Bursley Academy serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 20/02/2024

Attendance & staffing
Attendance95.1%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence12.3%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher28.2England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals16.0%England avg 24.0%
English not first language6.0%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-24%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

All schools in NewcastleSee the full area report for ST5 8JQ