St Gregory's Catholic Academy
Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 2QN · Stoke-on-Trent · primary school
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3rd 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.3/10 against 2,257 of them, against 8.3/10 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 | 78.0 · 84 | 40% | 3.36 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Gregory's Catholic Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 78.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 14.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join dance clubs and an after-school club. Sports include football, athletics, tag rugby, netball, cricket, cross-country, hockey, and rounders.
Getting in
The published school roll is 461 pupils against a stated capacity of 472. 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 not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Outstanding rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St Gregory's Catholic Academy
Overview
St Gregory’s Catholic Academy continues to be an outstanding school, where pupils from diverse backgrounds are proud to belong. The report highlights that staff help all pupils to flourish, with leaders raising aspirations and ensuring every child has the best chance of success.
Strengths
- The curriculum is designed in “meticulous detail,” with learning broken down into “well-sequenced steps” to ensure pupils develop a rich vocabulary.
- Staff are “highly successful at teaching pupils to read,” using a structured phonics scheme and promoting a “real love of reading.”
- Pupils’ behaviour is “exemplary,” with bullying being rare and the school’s motto, “Service before self,” evident in all aspects of life.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified early and receive “excellent support,” allowing them to “achieve exceptionally well.”
- The wider personal development curriculum is a strength, with pupils taking on leadership roles that “set us up for jobs in later life.”
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders having a “deep understanding” of potential risks and staff being well trained to manage them.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 78% |
| 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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