How many pupils does Bursley Academy have?

Bursley Academy has 383 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Bursley Academy's Ofsted rating?

Bursley Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (20 February 2024).

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

67% of pupils at Bursley Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Bursley Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Bursley Academy is part of COLLECTIVE VISION TRUST.

Where is Bursley Academy?

Bursley Academy is located at Bursley Way, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 8JQ.

Bursley Academy

Bursley Way, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 8JQ

Requires Improvement

Inspected 20 February 2024

Requires Improvement

Ofsted

67%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

383

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Bursley Academy

Bursley Academy is an academy converter in Newcastle, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 383 pupils on roll. It is part of COLLECTIVE VISION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (20 February 2024) rated it Requires Improvement. At the end of Key Stage 2, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 16% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Staffordshire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 383 / 420 (91%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 20 February 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

16%

Free school meals

EAL

2.1%

SEN support

12.0%

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)

67%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

105

Avg reading score

106

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.5%

Overall absence

8.0%

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.

18.76

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +5.8 vs 2023/24

20.4

Pupils per teacher

↓ -7.8 vs 2023/24

13.05

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.6 vs 2023/24

£42,902

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 11% on leadership pay

↓ −£1,324 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.

£5,823

Spend per pupil

£5,906

Income per pupil

50%

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: Bursley Way, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 8JQ
Phone: 01782567740
Principal: Sara Stevenson
Website: http://www.bursley.staffs.sch.uk

Academy Trust

COLLECTIVE VISION TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bursley Academy?: Bursley Academy is an academy converter in Newcastle, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Bursley Academy have?: Bursley Academy has 383 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Bursley Academy's Ofsted rating?: Bursley Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (20 February 2024).
How does Bursley Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 67% of pupils at Bursley Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Bursley Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Bursley Academy is part of COLLECTIVE VISION TRUST.
Where is Bursley Academy?: Bursley Academy is located at Bursley Way, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 8JQ.

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