The short version
Average SATs results. 89% capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- 6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
3% 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 6 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
- 71
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 5.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- ST GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Baxter (Headteacher)
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
Cotton Lane, Cotton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 3DN
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend The Faber Catholic Primary School?
The Faber Catholic Primary School currently has 71 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Faber Catholic Primary School take?
The Faber Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Faber Catholic Primary School?
The Faber Catholic Primary School is in Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 3DN, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Faber Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, The Faber 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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