How many pupils does Five Spires Academy have?

Five Spires Academy has 226 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Five Spires Academy's Ofsted rating?

Five Spires Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 July 2023).

How does Five Spires Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

78% of pupils at Five Spires Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Five Spires Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Five Spires Academy is part of REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Five Spires Academy?

Five Spires Academy is located at Cherry Orchard, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS14 9AN.

Five Spires Academy

Cherry Orchard, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS14 9AN

Good

Inspected 12 July 2023

Good

Ofsted

78%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

226

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Five Spires Academy

Five Spires Academy is an academy sponsor led in Lichfield, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 226 pupils on roll. It is part of REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 July 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 12.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Staffordshire →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 226 / 234 (97%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 12 July 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

12.3%

Free school meals

7.3%

EAL

4.4%

SEN support

12.8%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

78%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

107

Avg reading score

105

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.2%

Overall absence

8.4%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

9.2

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24

24.3

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.6 vs 2023/24

6.33

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -3.1 vs 2023/24

£48,232

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 33% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,449 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

1.5

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.1 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,031

Spend per pupil

£6,761

Income per pupil

45%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Cherry Orchard, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS14 9AN
Phone: 01543223680
Head Teacher: Diane Raftery
Website: www.fivespiresacademy.co.uk

Academy Trust

REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Five Spires Academy?: Five Spires Academy is an academy sponsor led in Lichfield, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Five Spires Academy have?: Five Spires Academy has 226 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Five Spires Academy's Ofsted rating?: Five Spires Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 July 2023).
How does Five Spires Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 78% of pupils at Five Spires Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Five Spires Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Five Spires Academy is part of REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Five Spires Academy?: Five Spires Academy is located at Cherry Orchard, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS14 9AN.

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