St Dominic's Catholic Primary School
Stone, ST15 8YG · Staffordshire · primary school
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5th 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 — 9.6/10 against 2,280 of them, against 9.7/10 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 | 92.0 · 98 | 41% | 4.01 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 34% | 3.26 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 24.0 · 95 | 26% | 2.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Dominic's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 92.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 24.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in May 2022. 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 (9.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Dominoes Before and After School Club, play Cross Country, Football, or Tag Rugby, participate in Art for Celebration, and take part in a Mini Marathon.
Getting in
The published school roll is 221 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard? How does the Dominoes club integrate with the wider curriculum?
What Ofsted said about St Dominic's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Dominic’s Catholic Primary School is described as a “very friendly and caring” environment where leaders maintain “very high expectations” for academic success and personal development. The report highlights that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, “achieve exceptionally well” through an innovative curriculum that links learning to the wider world.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “exciting” and “innovative,” offering a “wide range of experiences” that develop creativity, such as workshops with professional musicians and real-world product design challenges.
- Reading is given the “highest priority,” with staff ensuring children become “fluent, confident readers” through well-matched books and targeted phonics support for those who struggle.
- Behaviour is “exemplary,” with pupils behaving very well, working hard, and treating each other with consideration; bullying is noted as “very rare.”
- Staff possess “excellent subject knowledge” and check pupils’ understanding “exceptionally well,” allowing for swift identification and support for pupils with special educational needs.
- Leaders hold staff to account effectively while ensuring workloads remain “manageable,” fostering a culture where staff are “very proud to belong.”
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with staff who are “vigilant” and trained to report concerns, ensuring vulnerable pupils are safe and receive timely support.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 86% |
| 2024/25 | 92% |
| 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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