Picknalls First School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-9 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Oldfields Road Uttoxeter Staffordshire ST14 7QL |
| Reference Number | 143952 |
Picknalls First School has shown a commendable level of performance, achieving a overall effectiveness rating of 'Good' in its first inspection since becoming an academy. The school demonstrates notable strengths, particularly in behavior and attitudes, which were rated 'Outstanding'. Pupils display enthusiasm for learning and engage actively in a well-structured curriculum that connects their knowledge across various subjects. The leadership team is forward-thinking and ambitious, emphasizing the well-being and academic success of every pupil.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 294 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.74%
Girls: 46.26% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 8.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 24 | 54 |
| 2 | 29 | 29 | 58 |
| 3 | 31 | 29 | 60 |
| 4 | 33 | 29 | 62 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91.8% |
| White, Other | 3.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| White & Asian | 0.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Jan 2020 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 26 Nov 2024 | School inspection |
| 28 Jan 2020 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Outstanding behavior and attitudes among pupils
- Ambitious leadership and strong management
- Effective phonics and reading instruction
- Impressive achievements in mathematics
- Diverse PE and sporting enrichment opportunities
- Strong support for pupils with SEND
- Excellent personal development and community involvement
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent writing accuracy and depth among pupils
- Occasional delays in providing timely interventions for pupils struggling in lessons
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2019. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 68 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 90 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 70 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 90 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 66 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 90 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 63 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 59 | 18 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 90 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 22 | 45 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | 7 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 16 |
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 57 | 20 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 90 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 61 | 18 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 90 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 55 | 21 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 90 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 62 | 17 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 90 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 58 | 22 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 90 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 50 | 26 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 90 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 80 | 10 |
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 33 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 12 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Springfield Road, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 7JX |
0.18 miles |
|
Oldfields Hall Middle School
Stone Road, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 7PL |
0.2 miles |
|
Windsor Park CE Middle School
Springfield Road, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 7JX |
0.27 miles |
|
St Mary's CofE (A) First School
The Heath, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 7LX |
0.48 miles |
|
Tynsel Parkes CofE Primary Academy
School Road, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 7HE |
0.66 miles |
|
Bramshall Meadows First School
Ivinson Way, Uttoxeter, ST14 5EQ |
0.91 miles |
|
Doveridge Primary School
14 Chapel Green, Doveridge, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 5JY |
2.18 miles |
|
Talbot First School
Church Lane, Kingstone, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8QJ |
2.88 miles |
|
St. Peter's Church of England First School
The Square, Marchington, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8LH |
3.36 miles |
|
Marston Montgomery Primary School
Thurvaston Road, Marston Montgomery, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 2FF |
4.13 miles |
|
Dove CofE Academy
Ashbourne Road, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 5PB |
4.24 miles |
|
Ryecroft CofE Middle School
Ashbourne Road, Rocester, Staffordshire, ST14 5PB |
4.26 miles |
|
All Saints' CofE First School
School Lane, Church Leigh, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 4SR |
4.33 miles |
|
All Saints CofE Academy Denstone
Oak Road, Denstone, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 5HT |
4.57 miles |
|
Hutchinson Memorial CofE First School
Uttoxeter Road, Checkley, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 4NB |
4.59 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Thomas Alleyne's High School
Dove Bank, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8DU |
0.47 miles |
|
Loxley Hall School
Stafford Road, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8RS |
1.76 miles |
|
Abbotsholme School
Rocester, Uttoxeter, ST14 5BS |
3.78 miles |
|
The JCB Academy
Mill Street, Rocester, Staffordshire, ST14 5JX |
3.95 miles |
|
Denstone College
Denstone, Uttoxeter, ST14 5HN |
4.31 miles |