Stoke Minster CofE Primary Academy
Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 4EE · Stoke-on-Trent · primary school
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63rd 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 — 1.5/10 against 1,625 of them, against 1.5/10 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 | 42.0 · 10 | 62% | 0.59 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 38% | 0.92 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Stoke Minster CofE Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 42.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 2.0% of pupils, 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 (1.5 out of 10 either way).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Little Minsters club, participate in Staffs Lifting and cross country, and attend trips to Northwood Stadium. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 343 pupils against a stated capacity of 459. 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 activities are included in the Little Minsters club?
What Ofsted said about Stoke Minster CofE Primary Academy
Overview
Stoke Minster CofE Primary Academy is a primary school that has made significant improvements since the previous inspection. The school has a strong sense of belonging, and pupils thrive as a result. They are confident that all staff will provide the help and support they need. The school has raised expectations of behaviour significantly, and pupils enjoy their learning, with an ambitious new curriculum in place.
Strengths
- Pupils are proud of their school and have a palpable sense of belonging.
- Behaviour has improved significantly since the previous inspection.
- Pupils enjoy their learning, with an ambitious new curriculum in place.
- The school has worked hard to make sure that pupils' personal development is now as important as their academic achievement.
- The school provides many opportunities for pupils to develop character, leadership and an understanding of what it means to be a good citizen in the wider community.
Areas to improve
- Writing is not developed well enough, with pupils not having enough opportunities to think hard and make carefully constructed written responses that meet the requirements of a subject.
- Some teachers do not always check that pupils have understood the intended learning, leading to misconceptions continuing throughout a lesson and beyond.
- Some pupils who are struggling to learn to read are not supported consistently enough to recognise and say the sounds of letters accurately.
Safeguarding
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 | 48% |
| 2024/25 | 42% |
| 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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