Pirehill First School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 5-9 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Tilling Drive Walton Pirehill First School Staffordshire County Council Stone Staffordshire ST15 0AA |
| Reference Number | 124164 |
Pirehill First School continues to demonstrate good performance, characterized by ambitious leadership and a supportive environment for pupils. The school fosters a strong enthusiasm for learning, with pupils taking pride in their school community and feeling safe and valued. With effective education strategies in place, especially for those with special educational needs, the school ensures that all pupils are motivated and well-supported. Notably, the curriculum is designed to engage students with local context and practical applications, fostering well-rounded development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 270 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.33%
Girls: 46.67% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 19.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 25 | 56 |
| 2 | 25 | 28 | 53 |
| 3 | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| 4 | 38 | 22 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.5% |
| White, Other | 2.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.2% |
| Indian | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 17 May 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 May 2022 | School inspection |
| 26 Apr 2017 | Short inspection |
| 19 Mar 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jul 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 03 May 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Dec 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are highly motivated to learn and achieve well.
- The school offers a wide range of engaging extracurricular activities.
- Reading is emphasized through access to high-quality texts and well-taught phonics.
- Strong mathematics curriculum allows pupils to grasp concepts effectively.
- Special educational needs pupils receive effective and tailored support.
- Pupils demonstrate a good understanding of British values and respect for equality and diversity.
- Staff feel valued and supported by school leaders.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects lack clear progression of knowledge leading to retention difficulties.
- Occasional lack of clarity in the purpose of activities hampers learning.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 30 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 11 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Walton Priory Middle School
Beacon Rise, Walton, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 0AL |
0.18 miles |
|
Manor Hill First School
Manor Rise, Walton, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 0HY |
0.34 miles |
|
St Dominic's Catholic Primary School
Margaret Street, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 8YG |
0.67 miles |
|
St Michael's CofE (C) First School
Weavers Lane, Off Lichfield Road, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 8QB |
0.72 miles |
|
Christ Church CofE First School
Northesk Street, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 8EP |
0.76 miles |
|
Christ Church Academy
Old Road, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 8JD |
1.08 miles |
|
Oulton CofE First School
Rock Crescent, Oulton, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 8UH |
1.89 miles |
|
Springfields First School
Yarnfield, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 0NJ |
2.03 miles |
|
Barlaston CofE (VC) First School
Barlaston Ce (Vc) First School, Broughton Crescent, Barlaston, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST12 9DB |
3.45 miles |
|
Tittensor CofE (C) First School
Beechcliffe Lane, Tittensor, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST12 9HP |
3.79 miles |
|
Beaconfields Primary School
Ramson Avenue, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 1ZY |
4.07 miles |
|
Fulford Primary School
Fulford Road, Fulford, Fulford Primary School, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST11 9QT |
4.31 miles |
|
St Matthews Church of England Academy
St Matthew's Ce Academy, Lightwood Road, Rough Close, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 7NE |
4.61 miles |
|
Parkside Primary School
Bradshaw Way, Parkside, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 1TH |
4.63 miles |
|
Meir Heath Academy
Golborn Avenue, Meir Heath, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 7JQ |
4.7 miles |
|
Marshlands School
Second Avenue, Tillington, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 1PS |
4.72 miles |
|
Greenhall
Second Avenue, Holmcroft, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 1PS |
4.72 miles |
|
Newstead Primary Academy
Waterside Drive, Blurton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 3LQ |
4.88 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
St Dominic's Priory School
37 Station Road, Stone, ST15 8ER |
0.71 miles |
|
Alleyne's Academy
Oulton Road, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 8DT |
1.23 miles |
|
The Yarlet School
Yarlet, Stafford, ST18 9SU |
2.44 miles |
|
Walton Hall Academy
Stafford Road, Eccleshall, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST21 6JR |
4.23 miles |
|
Sir Graham Balfour High School
North Avenue, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 1NR |
4.66 miles |