The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp 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)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 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
- 220
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 51.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Trust
- ST GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Karyn Oakley (Principal)
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
Aylesbury Road, Bentilee, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 0LY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBentilee Nursery School
Nursery · 595m away
Merit Hospital School and Medical Pupil Referral Unit
Pupil referral unit · 759m away
Kingsland CofE Academy
Primary · 876m away
Eaton Park Academy
Primary · 880m away
Maple Court Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Aurora Hanley School
Independent · 1.4km away
Newfriars College
Special school · 1.5km away
Manor Abbey School
Free school · Grammar · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Maria Goretti Catholic Academy?
St Maria Goretti Catholic Academy currently has 220 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Maria Goretti Catholic Academy take?
St Maria Goretti Catholic Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Maria Goretti Catholic Academy?
St Maria Goretti Catholic Academy is in Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 0LY, in the Stoke-on-Trent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Maria Goretti Catholic Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Maria Goretti Catholic Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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