The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% 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
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 17 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 230
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 8.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Head
- Mr D Hugill (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Knutton Road, Wolstanton, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 0HU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Wulstan's Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
The Orme Academy
Secondary · 491m away
May Bank Infants' School
Primary · 611m away
Merryfields School
Special school · 783m away
Lyme Brook Independent School
Independent · 1.6km away
Demetae Academy
Independent · 1.6km away
Etruscan Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
St John Fisher Catholic College
Secondary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School's Ofsted rating?
St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School?
St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School currently has 230 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School take?
St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School?
St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School is in Newcastle, ST5 0HU, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School have a sixth form?
No, St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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