A good academy converter school in Stoke-on-Trent. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Our Lady's Catholic Academy.
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Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 102.0 | 104.0 |
| 2023 | 106.0 | 106.0 |
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Derived insights and analysis
Declining trend (-3.0 per year)
Down -3.0% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"With God, all things are possible."
Jesus Christ is central to every aspect of school life. All pupils are educated in the beliefs and devotional practices of the Catholic church. The school follows the Catholic Social Teaching and uses the RE scheme ‘Learning and Growing as the People of God’. It is proud to be part of All Saints Catholic Collegiate and works across the MAC with St Thomas More Catholic Academy. Mass and liturgies are held, RE leadership teams exist, and the school encourages participation in other religions and cultures with open discussion. The school supports Operation Encompass and has safeguarding procedures in place.
Welcome from the Executive Headteacher, Mrs K Oakley. The site is a source of information for the school community and celebrates achievements. The school is proud of its ethos, gospel values, high standards of teaching and learning, and Ofsted outcomes; contact 01782 254832 to arrange a visit.
SEND Team consists of: Mrs G Lloyd - SENDCo; Mrs N Leese - Phase 1 Assistant SENDCo; Mrs S Brotherhood - Phase 2 Assistant SENDCo. The school aims to be fully inclusive for children with a variety of learning and developmental needs as well as physical disabilities. If you wish to book an appointment with any of the staff above then please contact the school office. Includes a glossary of common SEN terms and links to the Stoke-on-Trent Local Offer and SEND Code of Practice.
Information about admissions is provided via Stoke-on-Trent City Council. Reception online applications have now closed; nursery and reception admissions details are available via the Stoke-on-Trent admissions pages and OLCA Admissions Policy documents (e.g., 2025-2026 and 2026-2027). Nursery Booklet and Reception 2025-2026 booklets are available. Applications for in-year transfers and changing schools are also provided through the council pages.
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