The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 93% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good 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
93%
+31.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
+7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 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
- 154
- Capacity
- 73%
- FSM
- 29.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- ST GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Gemma Turner (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Cruso Street, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8BW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWestwood First School
Primary · 660m away
All Saints CofE First School
Primary · 755m away
St Edward's Church of England Academy
Middle deemed secondary · 755m away
Woodcroft Academy
Primary · 958m away
Springfield Community Special School
Special school · 1.3km away
Springfield School
Academy · 1.3km away
The Hedges Independent School
Independent · 1.4km away
Leek High School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's Catholic Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Catholic Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary's Catholic Academy?
St Mary's Catholic Academy currently has 154 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Catholic Academy take?
St Mary's Catholic Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Catholic Academy?
St Mary's Catholic Academy is in Leek, ST13 8BW, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Catholic Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Mary'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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