St Saviour's CofE Academy
Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 1LW · Staffordshire · primary school
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212nd of 217 primary schools in Staffordshire we can score, 310 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 — 1.9/10 against 2,421 of them, against 2.0/10 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 | 35.0 · 5 | 40% | 0.20 |
| Ofsted | 7 | 35% | 0.24 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Saviour's CofE Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 35.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 6.0% reached the higher standard, 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 (1.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.0 out of 10 against all schools). The March 2026 inspection used the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 162 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in literacy? What specific activities are available during the after-school club? How does the new inspection framework affect the school's current improvement plans?
What Ofsted said about St Saviour's CofE Academy
Overview
St Saviour's CofE Academy is described as a school where "love and care surrounds pupils," with leaders ensuring children are "safe and well looked after." The report highlights a "clear sense of belonging" and a "positive and calm environment," though it notes that attendance remains low and mathematics outcomes require further improvement.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility."
- The curriculum is "well sequenced," and staff "teach phonics well," laying "important foundations for learning in English."
- Inclusion is effective; staff "know pupils' needs well" and use strategies to "reduce barriers to pupils' learning."
- Personal development is strong, with a "well considered" PSHE curriculum and pupils showing "respect for different cultures and beliefs."
- Leadership and governance are effective, with governors who "support leaders and challenge them to seek continual improvement."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should revise the attendance strategy to ensure rates improve for all pupils, as "pupil attendance at school remains low overall."
- Staff must focus on developing pupils' reasoning skills in mathematics to help them "apply their mathematical knowledge" and become "more confident mathematicians."
- Staff should consistently use assessment to address misconceptions and ensure pupils' handwriting is "accurately formed."
Safeguarding
The report states that "safeguarding standards are met," meaning leaders have established an open culture where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed," ensuring pupils are "made safer and feel safe."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 35% |
| 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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