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What is Harpfield Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Harpfield Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2024).

Where is Harpfield Primary Academy located?

Harpfield Primary Academy is located in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, West Midlands, ST4 6AP.

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Harpfield Primary Academy serves students aged 3 to 11.

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Harpfield Primary Academy — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Harpfield Primary Academy

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In terms of academic performance, Harpfield Primary Academy has 62% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 110 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 0.0%, 15% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 5.6%.

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OfstedGood · 2024KS2 expected62%Attendance94.4%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

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Solid54% data coverage

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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Harpfield Primary Academy?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 3–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 110 pupils
SEN support: 12% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Above par for its intake

Harpfield Primary Academy is in the upper half for KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) among schools with a similar intake (13–20% of pupils eligible for free school meals).

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The area around this school

Environment score: 35/100

Below-average surroundings

Air quality47/100

Transport access25/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Harpfield Primary Academy

At Harpfield Primary Academy, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

65% met the expected standard in reading and 73% in maths.

Attendance at Harpfield Primary Academy

Harpfield Primary Academy has an overall absence rate of 5.6%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Harpfield Primary Academy

The teacher turnover rate at Harpfield Primary Academy is 0.0%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Harpfield Primary Academy

Harpfield Primary Academy has 110 pupils on roll.

15% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

12% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Harpfield Primary Academy Ofsted Rating: Good

Harpfield Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in November 2024. Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Harpfield Primary Academy is next inspection expected around 2028.

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Harpfield Primary Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

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