The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (115% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
19%
+11.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 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
- 242
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 5.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- ST GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Rachel Wilson (Headteacher)
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
Seabridge Lane, Seabridge Lane, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 4AG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmClayton Hall Academy
Secondary · 524m away
Langdale Primary School
Primary · 687m away
Seabridge Primary School
Primary · 803m away
Coppice School
Special school · 1.4km away
Coppice Academy
Academy · 1.4km away
St John's CofE (A) Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Friarswood Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Co-op Academy Friarswood
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Our Lady and St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School?
Our Lady and St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School currently has 242 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Our Lady and St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School take?
Our Lady and St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Our Lady and St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School?
Our Lady and St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School is in Newcastle, ST5 4AG, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Our Lady and St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Our Lady and St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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