Compare Horton St Michael's CofE First School and Westwood First School and Woodcroft Academy

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Horton St Michael's CofE First School (Primary) in Leek; Westwood First School (Primary) in Leek; Woodcroft Academy (Primary) in Leek — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Horton St Michael's CofE First School, Westwood First School and Woodcroft Academy. They are primary phase and academy converter type located around Leek, Staffordshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Horton St Michael's CofE First School), published Sep 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Horton St Michael's CofE First School (Sep 2024). average roll around ≈ 150, combined total ≈ 450, typical FSM 10–15%, range 0–5%–15–20%; spread across trusts such as Staffordshire University Academies Trust, The Talentum Learning Trust and St Bart's Multi Academy Trust.

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Attribute	Horton St Michael's CofE First School ST13 8RU	Westwood First School ST13 8DL	Woodcroft Academy ST13 8JG
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Leek Staffordshire ST13 8RU	Leek Staffordshire ST13 8DL	Leek Staffordshire ST13 8JG
Latest Ofsted	2 11 Sep 2024	2 5 Oct 2023	2 28 Apr 2019
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	79	294	206
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Staffordshire University Academies Trust	The Talentum Learning Trust	St Bart's Multi Academy Trust
Website	www.hortonstmichaels.co.uk	wfs.ttlt.org.uk	www.woodcroftacademy.co.uk
Telephone	01538306278	01538714990	01538714796
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Horton St Michael's CofE First School

ST13 8RU

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Leek
Staffordshire
ST13 8RU
Ofsted: 2 11 Sep 2024
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Staffordshire University Academies Trust
Website: www.hortonstmichaels.co.uk
Telephone: 01538306278

Westwood First School

ST13 8DL

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Leek
Staffordshire
ST13 8DL
Ofsted: 2 5 Oct 2023
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Talentum Learning Trust
Website: wfs.ttlt.org.uk
Telephone: 01538714990

Woodcroft Academy

ST13 8JG

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Leek
Staffordshire
ST13 8JG
Ofsted: 2 28 Apr 2019
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: St Bart's Multi Academy Trust
Website: www.woodcroftacademy.co.uk
Telephone: 01538714796

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.