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.

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Key facts

Address: Cauldon Avenue, Bradwell, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5 8JN
Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Ages: 3–11
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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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
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Ellison Primary Academy 1.0 mi Good
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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