The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2016
- 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
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 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 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 29 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 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
- 462
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 31%
Governance
- Local authority
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Trust
- ST GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Victoria Brickley (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Spring Garden Road, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 2QN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Paul's CofE (C) Primary School
Primary · 349m away
Intuition Holistic Education
Independent · 418m away
St Thomas More Catholic Academy
Secondary · 704m away
Sutherland Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Co-op Academy Clarice Cliff
Primary · 1.3km away
The Meadows Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Alexandra Infants' School
Primary · 1.4km away
Alexandra Junior School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Gregory's Catholic Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Gregory's Catholic Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Gregory's Catholic Academy?
St Gregory's Catholic Academy currently has 462 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Gregory's Catholic Academy take?
St Gregory's Catholic Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Gregory's Catholic Academy?
St Gregory's Catholic Academy is in Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 2QN, in the Stoke-on-Trent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Gregory's Catholic Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Gregory's Catholic Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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