Barlaston CofE (VC) First School
URN: 124233 • Stoke-on-Trent ST12 9DB
Overview
- Name
- Barlaston CofE (VC) First School
- URN
- 124233
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- John Gordon (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01782372543
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Barlaston CE (VC) First School, Stoke-on-Trent ST12 9DB
Summary
Barlaston CofE (VC) First School is a small, voluntary controlled primary school located in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, catering to children aged 3 to 9 years. With a current enrolment of 122 pupils and a capacity of 150, the school offers a nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and socially. The school follows a curriculum designed to foster not only academic skills but also essential life skills, promoting values such as honesty, manners, and friendship.
The school features a nursery, Little Dormouse, led by a skilled early years teacher, which has become a popular choice for local families. Barlaston First School serves children from Barlaston, Wedgwood, and surrounding areas, with students typically progressing to Christ Church Academy or Walton Priory Middle School after Year 4.
The school's ethos, encapsulated in the phrase "Let Your Light Shine," reflects its commitment to creating a supportive community where children feel happy and confident. The close-knit atmosphere encourages strong relationships between staff, pupils, and parents, fostering open communication and collaboration.
The school features a nursery, Little Dormouse, led by a skilled early years teacher, which has become a popular choice for local families. Barlaston First School serves children from Barlaston, Wedgwood, and surrounding areas, with students typically progressing to Christ Church Academy or Walton Priory Middle School after Year 4.
The school's ethos, encapsulated in the phrase "Let Your Light Shine," reflects its commitment to creating a supportive community where children feel happy and confident. The close-knit atmosphere encourages strong relationships between staff, pupils, and parents, fostering open communication and collaboration.
Useful links
- Curriculum Impact (download)
- Curriculum Implementation (download)
- Curriculum Intent (download)
- Curriculum (download)
- Parents guide to curriculum (download)
- SIAMS Report (download)
- Virtual Library (download)
- Online Safety (other)
- Purple Mash (other)
- Admissions (other)
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
- Capacity
- 150
- Pupils
- 122
- Boys
- 51
- Girls
- 71
- FSM %
- 13.10
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-05-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Staffordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 122 | 51 | 71 | 150 | 13.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 120 | 51 | 69 | 150 | 16.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 118 | 58 | 60 | 150 | 16.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 118 | 58 | 60 | 150 | 16.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 137 | 76 | 61 | 150 | 15.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 130 | 74 | 56 | 150 | 8.50 |
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