St Peter's CofE Academy
Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2RR · Stoke-on-Trent · secondary school
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12th of 14 secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent we can score, 15 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 — 1.7/10 against 325 of them, against 0.8/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 21.6 · 5 | 46% | 0.22 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.58 · 12 | 38% | 0.48 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 34.2 · 4 | 15% | 0.07 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Peter's CofE Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 19.4% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 34.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 in 2023/24 was -0.58, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (1.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,052 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,050. 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 to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific strategies are used to improve progress scores for students from similar backgrounds?
What Ofsted said about St Peter's CofE Academy
Overview
St Peter’s CofE Academy is described as a school where the vision of ‘every life enriched’ is realised through strong pastoral support and positive staff-pupil relationships. The report highlights a ‘strong sense of community’ where pupils are ‘polite and respectful’, benefiting from an ‘ambitious curriculum’ and high expectations for achievement. While historical examination outcomes were low, the inspection notes that ‘current pupils are achieving much more positively’ due to recent improvements in curriculum delivery.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from ‘strong pastoral support’ and know they are ‘safe in school’, fostering a ‘strong sense of community’.
- Teachers possess ‘strong subject knowledge’ and use strategies that ‘engage pupils’, with effective recapping of learning in Key Stage 3.
- Reading is a ‘bedrock of the school’, with staff quickly identifying and supporting pupils who cannot read at an age-appropriate level.
- The school has achieved a ‘significant increase in attendance’ through initiatives addressing barriers to regular attendance.
- Pupils are ‘well prepared to deal with the challenges and opportunities’ of the future through a comprehensive personal development and careers programme.
Areas to improve
- Staff must improve how they check pupil understanding to effectively ‘spot and address misconceptions’, preventing gaps in knowledge.
- The school should ensure ‘ongoing support and review’ for pupils who struggle to meet high behaviour expectations to further reduce suspensions.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 37.4 |
| 2024/25 | 34.4 |
| 2025/26 | 34.2 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 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
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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