Our Lady and St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School
Newcastle, ST5 4AG · Staffordshire · primary school
59th of 217 primary schools in Staffordshire we can score, 309 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 2,905 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.9/10 among them, against 7.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 19.0 · 90 | 25% | 2.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Get to know the school
How it's doing. In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 19.0%. Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.9 out of 10 among them, against 7.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom. Pupils join clubs including Mini-Vinnies, Rosary Prayer Group, Creation Station, Art Club, Quiz Club, Chess Club, Knitting Club, and Gardening Club. Sports cover multi-skills, football, cricket, hockey, and dance, while arts include choir, singing club, and ballet. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in. The school has 242 pupils in a capacity of 210, meaning it is over capacity by 32. The school is over its stated capacity, so places are competitive.
Worth asking on a visit. How does the school manage the waitlist given it is 32 pupils over capacity? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the higher standard? How does the curriculum integrate the faith-based clubs like Rosary Prayer Group?
Written by AI from this school's published results, inspection record and its own website — not by Ofsted, the school, or SchoolsGPT staff. Every figure above comes from the sources on this page. Check anything that matters with the school.
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