Sun Academy Bradwell
Primary · Academy converter · Ages 3–11 · Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Staffordshire
Sun Academy Bradwell is a primary school in Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Staffordshire for ages 3–11 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Good, from the inspection on 21 February 2024.
Key facts
- Address
- Cauldon Avenue, Bradwell, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5 8JN
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Staffordshire
- Pupils on roll
- 167 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 31.7% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.1
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Good Inspected 21 February 2024
Strengths
- “As a result, pupils develop a ‘can-do’ attitude and engage well in their learning.”
- “This helps to ensure that the school’s high aspirations for pupils are met.”
- “There are high expectations of pupils’ behaviour.”
To improve
- “However, on occasion, staff do not ensure that pupils pronounce sounds in words clearly.”
- “This has an impact on some pupils’ ability to read words fluently.”
- “However, in some subjects, staff do not consistently ensure that activities are carefully matched to these pupils’ specific needs.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 22 March 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 77% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 22 first-preference applications, 22 offers in total, 22 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Staffordshire.
- Bursley Academy 0.3 mi Requires improvement Last distance published
- Chesterton Primary School 0.4 mi No Ofsted grade
- Churchfields Primary School 0.5 mi Not judged
- Crackley Bank Primary School 0.8 mi Good
- Ellison Primary Academy 1.0 mi Good
- St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School 1.1 mi School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
- St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School 1.2 mi Standards maintained Last distance published
- Hempstalls Primary School 1.3 mi Not judged Last distance published