The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 32% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
32%
-30.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-8.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 170
- Capacity
- 57%
- FSM
- 37.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- ST BART'S MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Carly Wright
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Church Lane, Knutton, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 6EB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNewcastle and Stafford Colleges Group
16 plus · 861m away
St John Fisher Catholic College
Secondary · 992m away
Silverdale Primary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Edenhurst Preparatory School
Independent · 1.5km away
Newcastle Academy
Secondary · 1.6km away
Blackfriars School
Special school · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Knutton St Marys CofE Academy's Ofsted rating?
Knutton St Marys CofE Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Knutton St Marys CofE Academy?
Knutton St Marys CofE Academy currently has 170 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Knutton St Marys CofE Academy take?
Knutton St Marys CofE Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Knutton St Marys CofE Academy?
Knutton St Marys CofE Academy is in Newcastle Under Lyme, ST5 6EB, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Knutton St Marys CofE Academy have a sixth form?
No, Knutton St Marys CofE Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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