St Filumena's Catholic Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent, ST11 9EA · Staffordshire · primary school
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2nd 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 — 9.7/10 against 3,480 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 | 96.0 · 99 | 62% | 6.11 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 21.0 · 93 | 38% | 3.58 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Filumena's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 96.0% 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%. 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 (9.7 out of 10 either way).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Taskmaster, Chess, and Drama Clubs, play football, multi-sports, tennis, or dance, and sing in the Young Voices Choir. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 187 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
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the higher standard? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How are places allocated if demand exceeds the 23 spare spots?
What Ofsted said about St Filumena's Catholic Primary School
Overview
The report describes St Filumena’s as a “special school to attend” where a “dedicated team of staff” and “inspirational leaders” ensure every pupil fulfils their academic potential. Pupils are “highly motivated,” behave “exceptionally well,” and develop a “love of learning” through an “exciting curriculum.” The inspection highlights a “supportive culture” and “clear vision” that drive exceptional standards across all areas of school life.
Strengths
- Pupils “achieve exceptionally well,” with staff skilled in “checking pupils’ understanding carefully” to ensure everyone keeps up.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) “achieve highly” thanks to “effective systems” for early identification and tailored support plans.
- Children in the early years “learn to read from their first days in school” and show a strong “readiness for the next stage of their learning.”
- Pupils become “fluent in mathematics” and demonstrate an “impressive ability to use what they learn to solve increasingly complex problems.”
- Attendance rates are “very high,” and pupils develop “new talents and interests,” including learning to play instruments, swim, and ride a bike.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 96% |
| 2023/24 | 96% |
| 2024/25 | 96% |
| 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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