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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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