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Sun Academy Bradwell

Primary · Academy converter · Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5 8JN

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National ranking

Key stage 2 2024/25

#2,576 of 15,057

Better than 82% of schools in England

Ranked by pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Sun Academy Bradwell Ofsted rating

Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 10 Jul 2018

Ofsted rating
Good
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

School facts

PhasePrimary
TypeAcademy converter
Ages3 to 11
Pupils167
GenderMixed
Head teacherMrs Laura Niemczyk
TrustACADEMY TRANSFORMATION TRUST
Local authorityStaffordshire
Opened01 Aug 2015
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 142194.

Key stage 2 results

2024/25

Year 6 results in national curriculum tests and teacher assessments. The expected standard is the level pupils should reach by the end of primary school.

MeasureThis schoolStaffordshireEngland
Expected standard in reading, writing and maths77%, better than England, better than Staffordshire63%63%
Higher standard in reading, writing and mathsScore of 110 or more in reading and maths, greater depth in writing.19%, better than England, better than Staffordshire7%8%
Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.108, better than England, better than Staffordshire106106
Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.107, better than England, better than Staffordshire105105
Average grammar, punctuation and spelling scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.109, better than England, better than Staffordshire106105
Expected standard in reading88%, better than England, better than Staffordshire77%76%
Expected standard in writing88%, better than England, better than Staffordshire74%73%
Expected standard in maths85%, better than England, better than Staffordshire75%75%
Pupils taking tests26--

Source: DfE, Compare school performance, Compare school performance 2024-2025.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils167
Girls75
Boys92
Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals.31.7%
First language not English7.8%
School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery.210
Pupils excluding nurseryPupils who take up school places.147
Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken.30%
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.31
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.11
Average class size20.9

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Pupils ethnicity

2025/26

Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.

Pupils ethnicity

White British
79%
Pakistani
4.2%
Other Asian
2.4%
African
2.4%
Other White
1.8%
Other ethnic group
1.8%
Gypsy/Roma
1.2%
Other mixed
1.2%
Indian
1.2%
White and Black Caribbean
0.6%

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Teachers and staff

2025/26

Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.

MeasureThis school
Pupils per teacher17.1
Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants.9.2
Teachers (FTE)9.51
Teaching assistants (FTE)7.09
Support staff (FTE)12.18
Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/2510
Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/259
Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/251
Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/250

Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.

Admissions

2026/27

Applications and offers for the main entry points. Offers from oversubscribed schools depend on each school's admissions criteria; check the local authority admissions page.

MeasureThis school
Offers made (Reception)Places offered on national offer day.22
Applications (Reception)Includes every preference parents listed.43
First preference applications (Reception)Families who put this school as their first choice.22
First preference offers (Reception)First-choice applicants who were offered a place.22
Applications from another local authority (Reception)1

Source: DfE, Primary and secondary school applications and offers, Academic year 2026/27, published 18 Jun 2026.

Attendance

2025/26

Share of possible sessions missed.

MeasureThis schoolStaffordshireEngland
Overall absence6.1%, worse than England, worse than Staffordshire4.6%5.1%
Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions.16.1%, worse than England, worse than Staffordshire10.8%13.2%
Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions.1.4%, similar to England, worse than Staffordshire0.7%1%

Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

Suspensions and exclusions

2024/25

Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.

MeasureThis school
Suspension rate1.9%
Pupils with one or more suspensions1.9%
Permanent exclusion rate0%
Permanent exclusions0

Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.

Nearby schools

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Schools near Sun Academy Bradwell
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Requires improvement
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Frequently asked questions about Sun Academy Bradwell

What is Sun Academy Bradwell's Ofsted rating?

Sun Academy Bradwell is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 10 Jul 2018.

How does Sun Academy Bradwell rank in England?

Sun Academy Bradwell ranks 2,576 of 15,057 schools in England for Key stage 2 2024/25 (better than 82% of schools).

What are Sun Academy Bradwell's SATs results?

In 2024/25, 77% of pupils at Sun Academy Bradwell met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England 63%).

How hard is it to get into Sun Academy Bradwell?

For Reception entry in 2026/27, Sun Academy Bradwell made 22 offers from 43 applications (2 per offer), and 22 of 22 first-preference applicants got a place. Applications include every preference parents listed.

How many pupils attend Sun Academy Bradwell?

Sun Academy Bradwell has 167 pupils aged 3 to 11.

What is the capacity of Sun Academy Bradwell?

Sun Academy Bradwell had 210 school places in 2024/25.

How big are classes at Sun Academy Bradwell?

At Sun Academy Bradwell, the average class had 20.9 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 17.1 pupils per teacher.

What is attendance like at Sun Academy Bradwell?

In 2025/26, pupils at Sun Academy Bradwell missed 6.1% of sessions (England 5.1%), and 16.1% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 13.2%).

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.