St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 2RH · Stoke-on-Trent · primary school
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61st 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.2/10 against 1,154 of them, against 1.9/10 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 | 36.0 · 6 | 62% | 0.34 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 38% | 1.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 36.0% 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%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 239 pupils against a stated capacity of 345. 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 core subjects? What specific interventions are in place for the 36.0% who did not meet the benchmark? How does the school structure its day to support learning for the majority of pupils?
What Ofsted said about St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School
Overview
St Paul’s is described as an “exceptionally welcoming school” where staff build strong relationships with pupils and families. While behaviour and personal development are rated as good, the quality of education and early years provision require improvement, particularly regarding early reading skills and curriculum implementation.
Strengths
- The school is “exceptionally welcoming” and “sensitively and actively supports families,” including through a food and uniform bank.
- Behaviour is good; pupils are “happy, feel safe, and treat each other with kindness,” guided by values of ‘friendship, compassion, and endurance’.
- Leaders and governors are “committed and passionate,” creating a “supportive workplace” where staff feel empowered.
- The personal development curriculum is “broad and well planned,” fostering a strong understanding of equality, fairness, and different faiths.
- Staff successfully identify pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and ensure they receive necessary support.
Areas to improve
- Early reading strategies are not consistently taught well; pupils are not consistently given books matching the sounds they know, resulting in slow progress.
- Some teachers lack the confidence or expertise to adapt the curriculum, hindering pupils’ development of oracy skills and deeper understanding of concepts.
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 | 34% |
| 2023/24 | 31% |
| 2024/25 | 36% |
| 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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