The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 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
- 406
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 8.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- ST GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Ben Grove (Headteacher)
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
Church Lane, Wolstanton, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 0EF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School
Primary · Very close
May Bank Infants' School
Primary · 565m away
The Orme Academy
Secondary · 640m away
Merryfields School
Special school · 915m away
Etruscan Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Lyme Brook Independent School
Independent · 1.6km away
Demetae Academy
Independent · 1.6km away
Phoenix Independent School
Independent · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School?
St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School currently has 406 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School take?
St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School?
St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School is in Newcastle, ST5 0EF, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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