Star Academy, Sandyford — Primary School in Stoke-on-Trent

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Star Academy, Sandyford

Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 5PT

176 Pupils

195 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

44.60% FSM %

93 Boys

83 Girls

About Star Academy, Sandyford

Star Academy, Sandyford is an Academies for pupils aged 4–11 based in Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 176 pupils on roll. School capacity: 195. Current headteacher: Sara Bloor.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Stoke-on-Trent or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy sponsor led
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Stoke-on-Trent
Region	West Midlands
Administrative District	Stoke-on-Trent
Parliamentary Constituency	Stoke-on-Trent North
Ward	Goldenhill & Sandyford
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	ACADEMY TRANSFORMATION TRUST
Opened	01-04-2013
UKPRN	10040057
URN	139226
Data Last Updated	25-11-2025

Governors & Trustees (8)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Iain McDonald	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/09/2024	31/08/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Gemma Beckett	Local Governor	07/06/2021	31/08/2025	Elected by parents
Mrs Charlotte Knowles	Local Governor	09/02/2023	13/10/2025	Elected by school staff
Mark Ansell	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	04/02/2026	03/02/2030	Elected by parents
Sarah Caton	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	16/01/2026	15/01/2030	Elected by parents
Mr Richard Nicholls	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	14/10/2025	13/10/2029	Elected by school staff
Clare Norcup	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	11/09/2023	10/09/2027	Elected by school staff
Fr Chris Routledge	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	01/09/2022	31/08/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust