Squirrel Hayes First School
URN: 124062 • Stoke-on-Trent ST8 7DF
Overview
- Name
- Squirrel Hayes First School
- URN
- 124062
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Biddulph Schools Partnership Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Erica Pickford (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01782973820
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Springfield Road, Stoke-on-Trent ST8 7DF
Summary
Squirrel Hayes First School is a mixed foundation primary school located in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, with a current enrolment of 61 pupils and a capacity of 150. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where every child is valued. The ethos centres on promoting self-confidence, independence, and a sense of community, encouraging students to become responsible and skilled members of society.
The school emphasizes the importance of a strong partnership between home, school, and the wider community to enhance educational outcomes. This collaborative approach aims to support each child's academic, social, and spiritual development. Squirrel Hayes First School also prioritises the emotional well-being of its students, creating a nurturing atmosphere that fosters enthusiasm for learning.
For parents interested in admissions, the school currently has places available in its Reception class for children whose fifth birthday falls between 1 September 2025 and 31 August 2026. Applications are processed through Staffordshire County Council, with specific dates for application openings and deadlines provided on the school’s website.
The school emphasizes the importance of a strong partnership between home, school, and the wider community to enhance educational outcomes. This collaborative approach aims to support each child's academic, social, and spiritual development. Squirrel Hayes First School also prioritises the emotional well-being of its students, creating a nurturing atmosphere that fosters enthusiasm for learning.
For parents interested in admissions, the school currently has places available in its Reception class for children whose fifth birthday falls between 1 September 2025 and 31 August 2026. Applications are processed through Staffordshire County Council, with specific dates for application openings and deadlines provided on the school’s website.
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Nearby alternatives
- St Mary's CofE VA Primary School (75.4)
- Excalibur Primary School (75.4)
- St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School (75.3)
- Oxhey First School (74.4)
- Knypersley First School (74.2)
Key details
- LA
- Staffordshire
- Age range
- 3 - 9
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Biddulph Schools Partnership Trust
- Capacity
- 150
- Pupils
- 61
- Boys
- 30
- Girls
- 31
- FSM %
- 37.70
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-04-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Staffordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 61 | 30 | 31 | 150 | 37.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 73 | 37 | 36 | 150 | 43.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 87 | 49 | 38 | 150 | 46.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 87 | 49 | 38 | 150 | 46.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 88 | 51 | 37 | 150 | 36.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 87 | 57 | 30 | 150 | 23.00 |
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