Hutchinson Memorial CofE First School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-9 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Uttoxeter Road Checkley Stoke-on-Trent Staffordshire ST10 4NB |
| Reference Number | 143983 |
Hutchinson Memorial CofE First School is classified as requiring improvement overall. While it has strengths in areas such as early years provision and student behavior, there are notable gaps in the quality of education delivered across various subjects. The school has recently transitioned into an academy under the Uttoxeter Learning Trust, and this is its first full inspection since becoming an academy. Some parents have raised concerns about staff absences and how these affect their children's education and well-being, indicating a need for the school to enhance its communication and engagement with families.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 49 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.94%
Girls: 53.06% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 6.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 16.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 19 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 22 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| 3 | 4 | 7 | 11 |
| 4 | 4 | 7 | 11 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 98% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 14 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 May 2024 | School inspection: |
| 11 Jan 2022 | School inspection |
| 04 Jan 2018 | Academy conversion letter |
| 12 Jul 2016 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Hutchinson Memorial CofE (A) First School | |
| 12 Jul 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Mar 2014 | Interim assessment |
| 28 Mar 2014 | Interim assessment |
| 16 Feb 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Feb 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Jun 2003 | Full inspection |
| 23 Jun 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils create a welcoming atmosphere.
- Children receive a strong start in early years with a well-structured curriculum.
- Pupils feel safe and valued, exemplifying kindness and good manners.
- Teachers demonstrate secure subject knowledge in certain subjects.
- Pupils with SEND are well included in lessons and supported effectively.
Areas for Improvement
- Parts of the curriculum do not build logically on previous knowledge, leading to disjointed learning.
- Teaching consistency varies across subjects, impacting how well the curriculum is delivered.
- There is a lack of effective checks on the implementation of the curriculum.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 3 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 3 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
All Saints' CofE First School
School Lane, Church Leigh, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 4SR |
1.29 miles |
|
Great Wood Community Primary School
Vicarage Road, Upper Tean, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 4LE |
1.37 miles |
|
St Thomas' Catholic Primary School
Parklands Road, Tean, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 4DS |
1.62 miles |
|
Cheadle Primary School
The Avenue, Cheadle, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 1EN |
3.3 miles |
|
Bishop Rawle CofE Primary School
Royal Walk, Cheadle, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 1QA |
3.45 miles |
|
St Giles' Catholic Primary School
Charles Street, Cheadle, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 1ED |
3.46 miles |
|
Bramshall Meadows First School
Ivinson Way, Uttoxeter, ST14 5EQ |
3.74 miles |
|
St Peter's CofE Academy Alton
Town Head, Alton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 4AW |
3.93 miles |
|
Tynsel Parkes CofE Primary Academy
School Road, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 7HE |
3.94 miles |
|
St Mary's CofE (A) First School
The Heath, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 7LX |
4.24 miles |
|
Windsor Park CE Middle School
Springfield Road, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 7JX |
4.35 miles |
|
Oldfields Hall Middle School
Stone Road, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 7PL |
4.4 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Springfield Road, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 7JX |
4.49 miles |
|
Picknalls First School
Oldfields Road, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 7QL |
4.59 miles |
|
The Valley Primary School
School Drive, Oakamoor, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 3DQ |
4.65 miles |
|
The William Amory Primary School
Stallington Road, Blythe Bridge, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST11 9PN |
4.67 miles |
|
All Saints CofE Academy Denstone
Oak Road, Denstone, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 5HT |
4.72 miles |
|
Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School
Cheadle Road, Blythe Bridge, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST11 9PW |
4.73 miles |
|
Fulford Primary School
Fulford Road, Fulford, Fulford Primary School, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST11 9QT |
4.88 miles |
|
Green Lea First School
Mill Lane, Milwich, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST18 0EU |
4.93 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Painsley Catholic College
Station Road, Cheadle, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 1LH |
3.2 miles |
|
Elm House School
15 Mill Road, Cheadle, Stoke on Trent, ST10 1NG |
3.26 miles |
|
The Cheadle Academy
Station Road, Cheadle, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 1LH |
3.26 miles |
|
Sycamore Meadow Outdoor Learning Centre
Draycott Cross, Cheadle, The Sycamores, Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 2NT |
3.57 miles |
|
Draycott Moor College
Draycott Old Road, Draycott-in-the-Moors, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST11 9AH |
3.75 miles |
|
Denstone College
Denstone, Uttoxeter, ST14 5HN |
4.01 miles |
|
Loxley Hall School
Stafford Road, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8RS |
4.14 miles |
|
Blythe Bridge High School
Cheadle Road, Blythe Bridge, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST11 9PW |
4.74 miles |
|
Thomas Alleyne's High School
Dove Bank, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8DU |
4.74 miles |