St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Stafford, ST17 0EA · Staffordshire · primary school
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27th of 217 primary schools in Staffordshire we can score, 310 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 8.9/10 against 3,535 of them, against 9.1/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 82.0 · 90 | 40% | 3.62 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 21.0 · 93 | 25% | 2.32 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Anne's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 82.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 21.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access Forest School, Circus Skills Workshops, and Cheerleading clubs. Sports include football, netball, cross-country, tag-rugby, hockey, rounders, Kwik-cricket, and tennis, alongside dance. A residential outdoor education course is offered. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 205 pupils against a stated capacity of 218. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the residential outdoor education course?
What Ofsted said about St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Anne’s Catholic Primary School is described as a place where pupils’ well-being is central, underpinned by a motto of ‘trust, respect and love’. The report highlights that pupils are ‘courteous, welcoming and friendly’ and ‘flourish and do well’ due to high ambitions for every child. Leaders have created an ‘ambitious curriculum’ that ensures strong progress, while the school’s Catholic ethos effectively supports pupils’ personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from ‘warm and respectful relationships’ with adults and feel they can ‘just be who they are’.
- The curriculum is ‘sequenced effectively’, with particular success in reading where ‘effective teaching of phonics’ ensures age-appropriate progress.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are ‘well supported’ with ‘bespoke intervention’ when needed.
- Personal development is ‘Outstanding’, with pupils being ‘exceptionally well prepared for life in modern Britain’.
- Staff receive ‘highly effective training’ through an ‘exceptional’ coaching model, resulting in strong subject knowledge.
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure that ‘gaps in learning’ are addressed effectively before moving pupils on to new content, particularly for those with SEND.
- Staff must routinely teach pupils how to meet high behavioural expectations and ‘consistently reinforce’ these standards to prevent lapses in conduct.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 81% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 82% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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