New Ford Academy
URN: 142642 • Stoke-on-Trent ST6 1PY
Overview
- Name
- New Ford Academy
- URN
- 142642
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE LIGHTHOUSE TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 66.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Emma Ford (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01782234605
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Brownley Road, Stoke-on-Trent ST6 1PY
Summary
New Ford Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Stoke-on-Trent, serving 472 pupils with a capacity of 480. The school operates under the ethos of fostering a safe and inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to develop a love of learning. The core values of the academy include Ambition, Respect, Empathy, Resilience, Self-Belief, Independence, and Honesty, which guide both the curriculum and the school community.
The academy has received an 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted in 2023, reflecting its commitment to high educational standards and effective support for all students. New Ford Academy offers a range of programs, including a Breakfast and Care Club, and actively promotes parental involvement through regular newsletters and events such as Parents' Evening.
With a significant percentage of pupils (38.3%) eligible for free school meals, New Ford Academy is dedicated to providing equitable access to quality education and support services. The school strives to engage with the local community and ensure that all children are equipped for a successful future. For more information, visit their website at www.newford.org.uk.
The academy has received an 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted in 2023, reflecting its commitment to high educational standards and effective support for all students. New Ford Academy offers a range of programs, including a Breakfast and Care Club, and actively promotes parental involvement through regular newsletters and events such as Parents' Evening.
With a significant percentage of pupils (38.3%) eligible for free school meals, New Ford Academy is dedicated to providing equitable access to quality education and support services. The school strives to engage with the local community and ensure that all children are equipped for a successful future. For more information, visit their website at www.newford.org.uk.
Useful links
- Newsletter 26th September (download)
- Newsletter 10th October 2025 (download)
- Newsletter 3rd October 2025 (download)
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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
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE LIGHTHOUSE TRUST
- Capacity
- 480
- Pupils
- 472
- Boys
- 226
- Girls
- 246
- FSM %
- 38.30
- Open date
- 2016-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Staffordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 472 | 226 | 246 | 480 | 38.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 474 | 227 | 247 | 480 | 39.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 480 | 234 | 246 | 480 | 36.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 480 | 234 | 246 | 480 | 36.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 471 | 238 | 233 | 480 | 32.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 474 | 250 | 224 | 480 | 30.60 |
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