St Augustine's Catholic Academy
Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 7DF · Stoke-on-Trent · primary school
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56th of 64 primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent we can score, 71 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 — 1.6/10 against 854 of them, against 1.4/10 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 | 48.0 · 16 | 40% | 0.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Augustine's Catholic Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 48.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2025.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club, an after-school club, and a Pupil Leadership Team.
Getting in
The published school roll is 217 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 have not yet reached the expected standard in literacy? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the Pupil Leadership Team involve students in school decisions?
What Ofsted said about St Augustine's Catholic Academy
Overview
St Augustine’s Catholic Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school is described as a place where "warm and caring relationships are its heartbeat," helping pupils feel safe and supported. Leaders at all levels ensure that "children’s best interests drive decision-making," creating a nurturing environment for staff and pupils alike.
Strengths
- "Pupils’ behaviour is impeccable," with students demonstrating high standards of respect for themselves, others, and property.
- The early years provide an "excellent start," with staff offering activities that invite curiosity and allowing children to work independently or in groups.
- Reading is prioritised, with staff teaching phonics well so that "many pupils keep up with the pace and expectations of the programme."
- The curriculum is designed so pupils build knowledge sensibly, using a ‘learning train’ to help them "make links with what they have learned before."
- The approach to developing the whole child is "exemplary," with pupils having many opportunities to contribute to school life and the local community.
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure it identifies the "precise barriers to learning" for some pupils with SEND in the earlier stages of reading and writing, as current tasks are sometimes too difficult and slow progress.
Safeguarding
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 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 48% |
| 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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