The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 81% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
81%
+19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
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 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 497
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 46.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Trust
- ST MARY'S ANGLICAN ACADEMY
- Head
- Mrs Clare Morton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Ladywell Road, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 5DE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Nest
Independent · Very close
The Oaks
Independent · 343m away
St Wilfrid's Catholic Academy
Primary · 673m away
Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent
Secondary · 678m away
Summerbank Primary Academy
Primary · 778m away
Mill Hill Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Saint Nathaniel's Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy
Secondary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School currently has 497 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Church of England Primary School take?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School is in Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 5DE, in the Stoke-on-Trent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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