The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2021
- 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
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
16%
+8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 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, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 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
- 241
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 19.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Trust
- ST GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Rathbone (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Ford Green Road, Norton-le-Moors, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 8EZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNorton-Le-Moors Primary Academy
Primary · 841m away
Smallthorne Primary Academy
Primary · 877m away
Burnwood Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Ball Green Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Heathfield Special School
Special school · 1.2km away
New Ford Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Haywood Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
Jackfield Infant School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Marys Catholic Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Marys Catholic Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Marys Catholic Academy?
St Marys Catholic Academy currently has 241 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Marys Catholic Academy take?
St Marys Catholic Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Marys Catholic Academy?
St Marys Catholic Academy is in Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 8EZ, in the Stoke-on-Trent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Marys Catholic Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Marys Catholic Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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