What did Ofsted judge Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy's quality of education to be?

Ofsted judged Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy's quality of education as Good at its inspection in June 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy?

Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy has 214 pupils on roll.

What ages does Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy take?

Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

How do I apply to Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy?

Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy have a religious character?

Yes — Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Reception places decided at Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy?

When Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children — Looked After Children. (Definition 1); 2. Special medical or social circumstances — Children with special medical or social circumstances where these needs can only be met at this school. This is not about educational needs. Professional supporting evidence must be provided if admission is to be made under this criterion. A professionally qualified person such as a medical doctor, psychologist or social worker must set out the particular reasons why this school is the suitable one for the child and the difficulties which would be caused if the child had to attend another school; 3. Brother/sister at Academy — Children who have a brother/sister (see definition 2) attending the Academy at the time of anticipated admission, and 9 further criteria. 21 places were offered at this entry point for 2026-27. Tie-break: In the event of two or more children living equidistant from the Academy, the place will be decided by drawing lots. The first name drawn will be offered the place.

What is the largest ethnic background at Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 40.7% of pupils at Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Porter Croft Church of England Primary Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked After Children — Looked After Children. (Definition 1)
2Special medical or social circumstances — Children with special medical or social circumstances where these needs can only be met at this school. This is not about educational needs. Professional supporting evidence must be provided if admission is to be made under this criterion. A professionally qualified person such as a medical doctor, psychologist or social worker must set out the particular reasons why this school is the suitable one for the child and the difficulties which would be caused if the child had to attend another school.
3Brother/sister at Academy — Children who have a brother/sister (see definition 2) attending the Academy at the time of anticipated admission.
4Children of staff — Children of staff at the school (Definition 9)
5Children of parents in parish attending parish church — Children of parents/carers (see definition 3) who reside in the parish of St. Mary's, Bramall Lane or St. Augustine's, Brocco Bank and regularly (see definition 4) attend the parish church of St. Mary's or St. Augustine's.
6Children in parish attending parish church — Children who reside in the parish of St Mary's, Bramall Lane or St. Augustine's, Brocco Bank and regularly (see definition 4) attend the parish church of St. Mary's or St. Augustine's
7Children of parents in parish attending Christian denomination — Children of parents/carers who reside in the parish of St Mary's, Bramall Lane or St. Augustine's, Brocco Bank and regularly attend a Christian denomination
8Children in parish attending Christian denomination — Children who reside (see definition 8) in the parish of St Mary's, Bramall Lane or St. Augustine's, Brocco Bank and regularly attend a Christian denomination.
9Children outside parish attending Christian denomination — Children who reside outside the parish of St Mary's, Bramall Lane or St. Augustine's, Brocco Bank and regularly attend a Christian denomination (definition 4)
10Children in extended parish area — Children who reside in the parish of St. Mary's, Bramall Lane, St. Augustine's or the previous St Silas Parish (Definition 6)
11Children of active members of other world faiths — Children whose parents /carers are active and regular members of other World Faiths and who wish their child to attend this Church of England Academy – (Definition 7)
12All other children

If two applications tie: In the event of two or more children living equidistant from the Academy, the place will be decided by drawing lots. The first name drawn will be offered the place.

Looked After Children and previously looked after children (including internationally adopted) admitted first. Distance tie-break applies within each category when admission number reached mid-category.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.