St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 5DE · Stoke-on-Trent · primary school
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7th 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 — 8.5/10 against 1,329 of them, against 7.0/10 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 | 81.0 · 89 | 40% | 3.57 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Mary's Church of England 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%. For the higher standard, the figure was 5.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 497 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. 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
Since the higher standard attainment is below the national median, what specific support is offered to pupils aiming for that level? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs integrate with the main curriculum during the day?
What Ofsted said about St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Overview
This exceptional school ensures that pupils ‘flourish in every respect’ through an ambitious curriculum and strong community ties. Leaders have created an environment where staff, pupils, and parents are deeply proud, with children consistently meeting high expectations and producing ‘high-quality work’. The school is described as providing the ‘best start for a bright future’, with pupils being ‘very well prepared for the next stage of their education’.
Strengths
- The curriculum is taught ‘exceptionally well’ through ‘mini missions’ and ‘sticky starters’, ensuring pupils master knowledge across subjects.
- Staff are ‘adept at delivering the intended curriculum’, making effective adaptations so that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) ‘flourish alongside their peers’.
- Reading is a ‘top priority’, with staff delivering the phonics programme ‘exceptionally well’ so that ‘almost all pupils can read fluently and accurately’ by the end of key stage one.
- Children in the early years ‘get off to a flying start’, developing independence and self-control in a ‘purposeful and highly engaging learning environment’.
- Pupils demonstrate ‘exemplary’ behaviour and are encouraged to be ‘aspirational’, taking on leadership roles and debating issues during ‘chatty Tuesdays’.
Areas to improve
- The report notes that ‘previously too many pupils have missed too much time off school’, though it confirms that proactive work with parents is now having an ‘extremely positive effect’ on attendance.
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 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 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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