How many pupils does Chesterton Primary School have?

Chesterton Primary School has 177 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Chesterton Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Chesterton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 June 2021).

How does Chesterton Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

38% of pupils at Chesterton Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Chesterton Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Chesterton Primary School is part of COLLECTIVE VISION TRUST.

Where is Chesterton Primary School?

Chesterton Primary School is located at Brittain Avenue, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 7NT.

Chesterton Primary School

Brittain Avenue, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 7NT

Good

Inspected 8 June 2021

Good

Ofsted

38%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

2–11

Ages

177

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Chesterton Primary School

Chesterton Primary School is an academy converter in Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 177 pupils on roll. It is part of COLLECTIVE VISION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 June 2021) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 38% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 54.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 18.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Staffordshire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 2–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 177 / 210 (84%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 8 June 2021

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

54.2%

Free school meals

18.7%

EAL

2.3%

SEN support

17.5%

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)

38%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

104

Avg reading score

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.4%

Overall absence

17.0%

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.

7.8

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.2 vs 2023/24

21.5

Pupils per teacher

↑ +3.9 vs 2023/24

8.43

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.1 vs 2023/24

£47,078

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 25% on leadership pay

↑ +£5,321 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.0 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.

£7,343

Spend per pupil

£8,018

Income per pupil

40%

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: Brittain Avenue, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 7NT
Phone: 01782568650
Headteacher: Helen Swindells
Website: www.chestertonprimary.org.uk

Academy Trust

COLLECTIVE VISION TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Chesterton Primary School?: Chesterton Primary School is an academy converter in Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 2–11.
How many pupils does Chesterton Primary School have?: Chesterton Primary School has 177 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Chesterton Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Chesterton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 June 2021).
How does Chesterton Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 38% of pupils at Chesterton Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Chesterton Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Chesterton Primary School is part of COLLECTIVE VISION TRUST.
Where is Chesterton Primary School?: Chesterton Primary School is located at Brittain Avenue, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 7NT.

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