Ellison Primary Academy
URN: 142984 • Newcastle ST5 0BL
Overview
- Name
- Ellison Primary Academy
- URN
- 142984
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE SOCIETAS TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nichola Gibson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01782613674
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Ellison Street, Newcastle ST5 0BL
Summary
Ellison Primary Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Newcastle, Staffordshire, with a current enrolment of 361 pupils and a capacity of 420. The school operates under the Societas Trust and is dedicated to fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment. According to the latest Ofsted report from 2023, the academy emphasizes high expectations for all pupils, encouraging them to be caring, critical thinkers, and creative leaders.
The curriculum at Ellison Primary Academy is designed to promote holistic development, ensuring that students not only achieve academically but also grow socially and emotionally. The school actively engages with parents and the wider community, offering opportunities for involvement and communication through newsletters and events.
Ellison Primary Academy also provides support for students from diverse backgrounds, with 17.5% of pupils eligible for free school meals. The school encourages prospective parents to visit and learn more about the educational opportunities available, particularly for those with children starting Reception in September 2026. For more information, visit their website at www.ellison.staffs.sch.uk.
The curriculum at Ellison Primary Academy is designed to promote holistic development, ensuring that students not only achieve academically but also grow socially and emotionally. The school actively engages with parents and the wider community, offering opportunities for involvement and communication through newsletters and events.
Ellison Primary Academy also provides support for students from diverse backgrounds, with 17.5% of pupils eligible for free school meals. The school encourages prospective parents to visit and learn more about the educational opportunities available, particularly for those with children starting Reception in September 2026. For more information, visit their website at www.ellison.staffs.sch.uk.
Useful links
- Newsletter 12.09.2025 (download)
- Newsletter 11.7.2025 (download)
- Newsletter 10.10.2025 (download)
- Log in (other)
- Matomo cookies (other)
- Web Site by PrimarySite (other)
- Facebook (other)
- Parent Pay (other)
- Ellison Primary Academy is part of The Societas Trust (other)
- CEOP (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Churchfields Primary School (71.8)
- Hempstalls Primary School (70.2)
- St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School (68.2)
- Seabridge Primary School (67.9)
- St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School (65.2)
Key details
- LA
- Staffordshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE SOCIETAS TRUST
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 361
- Boys
- 192
- Girls
- 169
- FSM %
- 17.50
- Open date
- 2016-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Staffordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 361 | 192 | 169 | 420 | 17.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 367 | 190 | 177 | 420 | 17.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 380 | 202 | 178 | 420 | 17.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 380 | 202 | 178 | 420 | 17.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 361 | 193 | 168 | 420 | 15.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 363 | 194 | 169 | 420 | 11.60 |
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