St Marys Catholic Academy
Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 8EZ · Stoke-on-Trent · primary school
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5th 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 — 9.1/10 against 2,979 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 92 | 35% | 3.22 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 16.0 · 85 | 25% | 2.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Marys Catholic Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 16.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in February 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 241 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
With the recent inspection in February 2026, what specific areas did the new report-card framework highlight for development? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs support pupils during the transition to secondary school?
What Ofsted said about St Marys Catholic Academy
Overview
St Mary’s Catholic Academy is described as a school where pupils achieve highly and feel a "deep sense of belonging." The report highlights that leaders have established an "ambitious, rich and engaging" curriculum, resulting in high-quality work and consistent progress for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils "achieve highly" with outcomes in phonics and Year 6 "consistently exceed[ing] national averages."
- Attendance is "high and remains above national averages," supported by leaders who "act quickly when concerns arise."
- Behaviour is exemplary, creating a "purposeful, calm environment" where bullying is "extremely rare."
- The curriculum is "well sequenced" with "highly consistent" teaching, ensuring pupils develop "deep knowledge and secure understanding."
- Inclusion is central to the school’s work, with "highly personalised, targeted support" ensuring disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND "flourish alongside their peers."
Areas to improve
- The report states the school should "secure exceptionally high standards of leadership and governance, leading to transformational outcomes and experiences for all pupils."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders having "established an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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