Question 1

Is Stanton Cross Primary School a good school?

Accepted Answer

The school’s first full inspection in May 2025 graded all judgement areas as Good, including Quality of education, Behaviour and attitudes, Personal development, Leadership and management, and Early years provision. The school opened in September 2022, so longer-run end-of-key-stage attainment trends are still emerging; inspection evidence and published curriculum and behaviour expectations are currently the most reliable indicators.

Question 2

Is Stanton Cross Primary School free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Stanton Cross Primary School is a state-funded primary school, so there are no tuition fees. Families should budget for usual extras such as uniform, trips, and optional clubs where applicable.

Question 3

When do applications open and close for Reception 2027 entry?

Accepted Answer

Reception applications open on 10 September 2026 and close at midnight on 15 January 2027 for children due to start in September 2027. Offers are published on 16 April 2027.

Question 4

How are places allocated if the school is oversubscribed?

Accepted Answer

The school publishes oversubscription criteria including priority for looked-after and previously looked-after children, siblings, children of staff, then distance-related criteria, followed by other children. Applications for Reception are made through the local authority coordinated process.

Question 5

Does Stanton Cross Primary School offer breakfast club and after-school care?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The school’s wraparound information states breakfast club starts at 07:45 and after-school provision runs from 15:15 to 18:00, delivered by an on-site provider.

Question 6

What clubs and enrichment are available?

Accepted Answer

The school lists specialist-led activities including sports coaching, performing arts squads (art, singing and drama), dance, and tennis coaching. It also describes pupil leadership through School Council and sustainability work through the Eco Committee.

Question 7

What are the school day start and finish times?

Accepted Answer

The school’s published timings state gates open at 08:40, pupils go into class from 08:45, and the school day finishes at 15:15.

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