St Giles' Catholic Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 1ED · Staffordshire · primary school
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30th 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 — 9.3/10 against 4,275 of them, against 9.1/10 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 | 81.0 · 89 | 40% | 3.57 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 22.0 · 94 | 25% | 2.35 |
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' Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 81.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 22.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. 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 (9.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the CAFOD Club, Mini Vinnies, Young Voices Choir, and Brazilian Drumming Workshops, or play football and swim. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 211 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 manage the current over-capacity status for new starters? What specific support is offered to pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support daily routines?
What Ofsted said about St Giles' Catholic Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that St Giles’ Catholic Primary School remains ‘good’, with evidence suggesting it could achieve ‘outstanding’ if a graded inspection were conducted now. The school fosters a culture of ‘high expectations and care’ where pupils ‘flourish’ and ‘excel educationally, personally and socially’. Leaders and staff share a strong vision, ensuring that Catholic values underpin a curriculum that is ‘well designed’ and ‘highly ambitious’.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘highly ambitious’ with learning that ‘builds effectively over time’, helping pupils remember and apply knowledge well.
- Reading is prioritised through consistent phonics teaching and well-matched books, enabling pupils to become ‘confident and fluent readers quickly’.
- Staff ‘swiftly identify barriers’ for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring their needs are met well through tailored support.
- There is a ‘wealth of opportunities’ for pupils to develop talents, including clubs requested by pupils and leadership roles for older students.
- Governors and directors work proactively to improve the school, while leaders are ‘proactive in promoting’ staff well-being.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 81% |
| 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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