Is Five Ways Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 14 May 2025. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 151st of 286 primary schools in Staffordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Five Ways Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 52% of pupils at Five Ways Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Five Ways Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Five Ways Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Five Ways Primary School

Langholm Drive, Heath Hayes, Cannock, WS12 2EZ

Local ranking151st of 286 primary schools in Staffordshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

630

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 14 May 2025.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 52.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 71.0%
Writing (Expected): 67.0%
Maths (Expected): 65.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 78.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 103.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 101.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 104.0
Cohort Size: 82

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 618
Boys: 295 (49%)
Girls: 302 (51%)
Capacity: 630 (95% full)
SEND: 7.6%
FSM Eligible: 14.4%
EAL: 2.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.1%
SEN Support: 6.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 20.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 30.6
Budget per Pupil: £6,317/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 9.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 92.2%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.6%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.6%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.3%
White Other: 1.1%
Asian Other: 0.8%
Asian Indian: 0.5%
Gypsy/Roma: 0.3%

92.2%

White British

1.6%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

1.6%

Mixed White & Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01543278071

office@fiveways.staffs.sch.uk

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Langholm Drive

Cannock, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 124070
UKPRN: 10069234
Establishment No.: 2180

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