St Anne's CofE (VC) Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 8TA · Staffordshire · primary school
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31st 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 4,133 of them, against 8.9/10 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 | 86.0 · 95 | 40% | 3.78 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
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 CofE (VC) Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 86.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 14.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. 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 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2025.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join St. Anne's Singers, Eco Club, Lego/Construction Club, Craft Club, Jewellery Club, Football Club, Cross Country, Dance Club, KS2 Rugby Club, and Cricket Club. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 176 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 are not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child joining the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about St Anne's CofE (VC) Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that St Anne’s CofE (VC) Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The school continues to provide a high-quality education where “pupils thrive” within a community guided by Christian values. Leaders have successfully enhanced the curriculum and maintained strong relationships with parents and staff.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “broad and challenging,” with clear knowledge progression that ensures pupils are “very well prepared for the next stage in their education.”
- Reading is a “very high priority,” supported by a structured phonics programme that helps pupils learn to read “quickly and fluently.”
- Staff forge “strong relationships with pupils,” providing high-quality care that helps children feel safe and supported.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified effectively and make “strong progress through the full curriculum.”
- Governors provide “very effective direction and oversight,” while staff feel leaders are “considerate of their workload.”
Areas to improve
- Staff should check pupils’ understanding more consistently in lessons to identify and address misconceptions “at the earliest opportunity.”
- Subject leaders in some foundation subjects need further expertise and opportunity to refine classroom practice, ensuring pupils learn key knowledge as fully as they could.
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 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 86% |
| 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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