The short version
Above-average SATs results. 75% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 270
- Capacity
- 75%
- FSM
- 14.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Head
- Mrs Joanne Brennan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
The Gateway, Redstreet Village, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 7AB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCrackley Bank Primary School
Primary · 869m away
Chesterton Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Chesterton Community Sports College
Secondary · 1.8km away
Bursley Academy
Primary · 2.0km away
Wood Lane Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Sun Academy Bradwell
Primary · 2.1km away
Churchfields Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Star Academy, Sandyford
Primary · 2.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School?
St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School currently has 270 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School take?
St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School?
St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School is in Newcastle, ST5 7AB, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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