The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Roman Catholic 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
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% 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, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 221
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 55.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Trust
- ST GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Clowes (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Abbey Lane, Abbey Hulton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 8AU
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy's Ofsted rating?
Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy?
Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy currently has 221 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy take?
Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy?
Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy is in Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 8AU, in the Stoke-on-Trent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy have a sixth form?
No, Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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