The Faber Catholic Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 3DN · Staffordshire · primary school
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114th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,353 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.1/10 among them, against 5.0/10 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 62% | 3.03 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 38% | 1.95 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Faber Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, matching the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, equal to the national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.1 out of 10 among them, against 5.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join football and rugby teams, participate in dance, and attend both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 72 pupils against a stated capacity of 80. 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 after-school club?
What Ofsted said about The Faber Catholic Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school with a ‘family-like’ atmosphere where pupils feel safe, well cared for, and proud of their community. Leaders are praised for being considerate of staff workload, while pupils demonstrate ‘exemplary’ behaviour and strong relationships with adults. The curriculum is ambitious and well-sequenced, supporting deep knowledge acquisition, particularly in early years and reading.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit ‘exemplary’ behaviour, being ‘exceptionally well mannered and courteous’ to adults and peers.
- Reading is prioritised with ‘high-quality phonics teaching’, resulting in pupils becoming ‘fluent, confident and independent readers’.
- The early years provision ensures children ‘get off to a strong start’, with staff modelling language expertly and setting high expectations.
- Staff provide effective, focused support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), helping them to ‘thrive in school’.
- There is an ‘impressive offer’ for wider development, including extensive clubs and opportunities for pupils to contribute to the local community.
Areas to improve
- The school must provide regular opportunities for all pupils to develop reasoning and problem-solving skills in mathematics to deepen their understanding of concepts.
- Leaders should ensure a consistent approach to checking for mistakes in written work across foundation subjects to prevent repeated errors and persisting misconceptions.
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) |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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
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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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