Starks Field Primary School

About Starks Field Primary School

Starks Field Primary School is passionate about its children achieving the best they can. Our mission statement is “Be the Best You Can Be” and this is key to everything we do alongside our six core values of responsibility, bravery, resilience, enthusiasm, respect and kindness.

Key Facts

Head/Principal Melissa Davies Oliveck

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.0

Teaching Quality 4.7

Communication 4.0

Student Wellbeing 4.3

Facilities 4.3

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

8.4

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

43.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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Sophie J

Parent Jun 20, 2023

4.0

"Good school with some room for improvement"

We've had a mixed experience at Starks Field. The school has a lovely atmosphere, and the staff are generally friendly. However, we've found the communication from the school to be a bit hit-or-miss at times. We've also noticed that the school could do more to support children with special needs. Overall, it's a decent school, but we hope they'll work on these areas.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 3/5

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Emily C

Parent Feb 15, 2023

5.0

"Excellent School with a Great Community"

We are so grateful to be part of the Starks Field community. Our child has thrived in this inclusive and caring environment, where they've developed a strong sense of responsibility and kindness. We love the extended school day and the extra-curricular activities available. The staff are friendly, supportive, and genuinely invested in the children's well-being.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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Rebecca G

Parent Nov 25, 2022

4.0

"Happy with our Child's Progress"

We're really pleased with our child's progress at Starks Field. The teachers are engaging and enthusiastic, and the school's phonics program has helped our child develop a strong reading habit. We love the sense of community at the school, and the staff are always willing to listen to our concerns. We're confident that our child will thrive here.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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David T

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Wonderful School that Prepares Children for Success"

We have two children who attended Starks Field, and both excelled academically and personally. The school's core values of kindness, respect, and bravery really resonate with us, and we saw these values in action every day. The teachers are exceptional, and the facilities are excellent. We can't recommend Starks Field highly enough.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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