The short version
Below-average SATs results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% 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 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 350
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 29.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- THREE SPIRES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Catherine Pointon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
St Paul's Road Off Orme Road, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 2NB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBlackfriars School
Special school · Very close
Blackfriars Academy
Academy · Very close
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 354m away
Friarswood Primary School
Primary · 635m away
Co-op Academy Friarswood
Primary · 635m away
Edenhurst Preparatory School
Independent · 676m away
Hassell Primary School
Primary · 699m away
Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group
16 plus · 706m away
Questions parents ask
What is St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy?
St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy currently has 350 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy take?
St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy?
St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy is in Newcastle, ST5 2NB, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Giles' and St George'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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