Excalibur Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Ivy Lane Alsager Stoke-on-Trent Cheshire ST7 2RQ |
| Phone | 01270845781 |
| Reference Number | 145035 |
Excalibur Primary School has been rated as 'Good' overall, with notable strengths in behaviour, which is outstanding, and early years provision, also rated as outstanding. The school has high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring that most achieve well. Relationships between staff and pupils are strong, contributing to a positive and safe school environment where pupils feel valued and heard. This marks the school's first inspection since becoming an academy, following a significant gap in routine inspections due to legal exemptions.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 251 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.81%
Girls: 52.19% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 7.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 32.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 32 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| 2 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| 3 | 15 | 17 | 32 |
| 4 | 16 | 16 | 32 |
| 5 | 12 | 17 | 29 |
| 6 | 24 | 8 | 32 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.8% |
| White, Other | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 1.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.6% |
| Asian, Other | 1.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.8% |
| White & Asian | 0.8% |
| Unclassified | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| Irish | 0.8% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 11 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Oct 2023 | School inspection: |
| 05 Apr 2018 | Academy conversion letter |
| 04 Dec 2008 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Excalibur Primary School | |
| 04 Dec 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Sep 1999 | Full inspection |
| 13 Sep 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Excellent behaviour and positive relationships between staff and pupils.
- Outstanding early years provision that prepares children exceptionally well for key stage 1.
- Strong subject knowledge among most staff, leading to effective curriculum design.
- Rigorous approach to teaching reading that fosters fluency and confidence in pupils.
- Excellent attitudes to learning that contribute to a productive classroom environment.
- Strong support for staff well-being and workload management.
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, staff lack clarity on essential knowledge and how to teach it effectively.
- Opportunities for pupils to revisit and consolidate essential skills and vocabulary are sometimes insufficient.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 84% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 9% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 108 | ||
| Maths | 108 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.9 | ||
| Writing | -0.3 | ||
| Maths | 2.6 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 25 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 24 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 10 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Alsager Highfields Community Primary School
Fairview Avenue, Alsager, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 2NW |
0.69 miles |
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St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School
Well Lane, Alsager, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 2PG |
0.72 miles |
|
Cranberry Academy
Cranberry Lane, Alsager, Cranberry Academy, Cheshire, ST7 2LE |
1.31 miles |
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St Saviour's CofE Academy
Congleton Road, Talke, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 1LW |
1.38 miles |
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Wonder Star School
Young People's Community Centre, Chapel Lane, Rode Heath, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 3SD |
1.4 miles |
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Pikemere School
Pikemere Road, Cheshire East, Alsager, Cheshire, ST7 2SW |
1.42 miles |
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The Reginald Mitchell Primary School
Congleton Road, Butt Lane, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 1NA |
1.52 miles |
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Rode Heath Primary School
Heath Avenue, Rode Heath, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 3RY |
1.63 miles |
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Springhead Primary School
Kingsley Road, Talke Pits, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 1RA |
2.03 miles |
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Scholar Green Primary School
Congleton Road, Scholar Green, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 3HF |
2.19 miles |
|
St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary
Gloucester Road, Kidsgrove, ST7 1EL |
2.21 miles |
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Ravensmead Primary School
Chapel Street, Bignall End, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 8QD |
2.29 miles |
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Dove Bank Primary School
Off Rutland Road, Kidsgrove, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 4AP |
2.38 miles |
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St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy
Poplar Drive, Kidsgrove, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 4HT |
2.45 miles |
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Kidsgrove Primary School
Gloucester Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 4DL |
2.53 miles |
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St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School
The Gateway, Redstreet Village, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 7AB |
2.93 miles |
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Wood Lane Primary School
Wood Lane, Bignall End, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 8PH |
3.04 miles |
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Goldenhill Primary Academy
Broadfield Road, Goldenhill, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 4QE |
3.05 miles |
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Woodcocks' Well CofE Primary School
Church Street, Mow Cop, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 3NQ |
3.22 miles |
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Star Academy, Sandyford
Burnaby Road, Sandyford, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 5PT |
3.3 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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TILT Education
The Bungalow, Cardway, Business Park, Linley Lane, Alsager, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 2UX |
0.38 miles |
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Church Lawton School
Cherry Tree Avenue, Church Lawton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 3EL |
1.07 miles |
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Alsager School
Hassall Road, Alsager, Stoke-on-Trent, Cheshire, ST7 2HR |
1.19 miles |
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Bluebell School Ltd
Gloucester Road, Kidsgrove, Stoke on Trent, ST7 1EH |
2.02 miles |
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The King's CofE Academy
First Avenue, Kidsgrove, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 1DP |
2.02 miles |
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Castle Hill School
2 Castle Hill, Nantwich Road, Audley, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST7 8DH |
2.38 miles |
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Kidsgrove Secondary School
Gloucester Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 4DL |
2.53 miles |
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Sir Thomas Boughey Academy
Station Road, Halmer End, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 8AP |
3.5 miles |
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Chesterton Community Sports College
Castle Street, Chesterton, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 7LP |
3.94 miles |
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Watermill School
Turnhurst Road, Chell, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 6JZ |
4.12 miles |
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Ormiston Horizon Academy
Turnhurst Road, Tunstall, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 6JZ |
4.23 miles |
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The Nest
Brownhills Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 4JU |
4.23 miles |
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St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy
Little Chell Lane, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 6LZ |
4.3 miles |
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Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent
WESTPORT ROAD, TUNSTALL, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST6 4LD |
4.41 miles |
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Cheshire Hall School
Congleton Road, Cheshire, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 4TF |
4.64 miles |
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The Lodge AP
Sandbach House, 36 Crewe Road, Sandbach, CW11 4NE |
4.76 miles |
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Kaleidoscope School
Porthill Lodge, High Street, Wolstanton, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5 0EZ |
4.76 miles |
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Sandbach School
Crewe Road, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 3NS |
4.85 miles |
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Roaches School
Tunstall Road, Knypersley, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST8 7AB |
4.89 miles |