Star Academy, Sandyford

Contact details for the school

School Name: Star Academy, Sandyford
Address: Burnaby Road, Sandyford
Town/City: Stoke-On-Trent
County: Staffordshire
Postcode: ST6 5PT
Telephone Number: 01782 235055
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2013
Trust: Academy Transformation Trust
Sponsor: Academy Transformation Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Sara Bloor
Capacity: 195
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 128 (56% boys & 44% girls)
Enrollment: 66% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 48.4%

Location and administration

URN: 139226
DfE Number: 861/2004
UKPRN: 10040057
UPRN: 3455016755
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Stoke-on-Trent (E06000021)
Constituency: Stoke-on-Trent North (E14001521)
Electoral Ward: Goldenhill & Sandyford (E05014571)

Easting & Northing: 385263E, 352593N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 4' 15.62" N 2° 13' 16.55" W
Plus Code: 9C5V3QCH+CF

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mark Ansell - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 4 February 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 3 February 2030.
  • Gemma Beckett - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 June 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Sarah Caton - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 16 January 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 January 2030.
  • Mrs Charlotte Knowles - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 February 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 13 October 2025.
  • Mr Iain McDonald - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mr Richard Nicholls - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 14 October 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 13 October 2029.
  • Clare Norcup - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 11 September 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 10 September 2027.
  • Fr Chris Routledge - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 28 January 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 January 2030.
  • Mrs Valerie Whitby - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 15 July 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 July 2030.