St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy
Newcastle, ST5 2NB · Staffordshire · primary school
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130th 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.9/10 against 2,305 of them, against 4.0/10 nationally. 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 | 55.0 · 27 | 40% | 1.10 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 9.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 360 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 below the expected standard in literacy? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school handle transitions for children moving to secondary education?
What Ofsted said about St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy
Overview
This is a “warm, welcoming and inclusive school” where pupils feel “cared for, happy and safe.” Leaders place pupils at the heart of their work, fostering a “highly caring culture” where students are “extremely kind towards each other” and respect differences. The school provides a supportive environment that enables all pupils, including those with special educational needs, to thrive.
Strengths
- Personal development is of “exceptional quality,” with pupils being “exceptionally well prepared for life in modern Britain” through community involvement and roles of responsibility.
- Reading is actively promoted; staff are “expert teachers of early reading” who ensure pupils become “confident and fluent readers” through a well-supported phonics programme.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities “flourish” due to quick identification of needs, ambitious targets, and bespoke support in the specialist base ‘The Hive’.
- The early years curriculum ensures children are “well prepared for key stage 1,” becoming “confident and independent learners” and “confident communicators.”
- Staff are described by pupils as “kind and always able to help,” contributing to a positive atmosphere where leaders consider staff workload.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must refine the curriculum in a small number of foundation subjects, such as history and geography, to clearly identify “small steps of knowledge” for a “logical and sequential building of knowledge.”
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a “strong culture of safeguarding throughout the school” and robust records ensuring pupils are kept safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| 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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