The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 53 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Middle deemed secondary
- Ages
- 9–13
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 695
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 15.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- ST EDWARD'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY TRUST, LEEK
- Head
- Mrs Katie Smith (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
October 2023 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
January 2013 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Westwood Road, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8DN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWestwood First School
Primary · Very close
Woodcroft Academy
Primary · 419m away
Westwood College
Secondary · 704m away
St Mary's Catholic Academy
Primary · 755m away
All Saints CofE First School
Primary · 1.4km away
Springfield Community Special School
Special school · 2.0km away
Springfield School
Academy · 2.0km away
The Hedges Independent School
Independent · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Edward's Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Edward's Church of England Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in September 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Edward's Church of England Academy?
St Edward's Church of England Academy currently has 695 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Edward's Church of England Academy take?
St Edward's Church of England Academy caters for pupils aged 9 to 13. It is classified as a middle deemed secondary school.
Where is St Edward's Church of England Academy?
St Edward's Church of England Academy is in Leek, ST13 8DN, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Edward's Church of England Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Edward's Church of England Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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