St Mary's Church of England Primary School

A outstanding academy converter school in Stoke-on-Trent. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Mary's Church of England Primary School.

Stoke-On-Trent, ST65DE Ofsted: Outstanding Age 2-11 Mixed intake
Back to School Search

Performance Score

Overall school rating

66

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
66.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 78.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 7.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

Tap to toggle

Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
14 May 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Ladywell Road
Tunstall
Stoke-On-Trent, ST65DE
Phone
1782235337
Website
stmarysce.org.uk

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding
View on Google Maps Get Directions

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
144210
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Ladywell Road, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 5DE
Website
www.stmarysce.org.uk
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ST MARY'S ANGLICAN ACADEMY
Capacity
480 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Lichfield
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
493
Free School Meals
44.0% (217 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.2% (11 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
10.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
78.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
7.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
78.0 (+19.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
10.6 (6.9 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 104.0
2023 105.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
49
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
493 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -0.5% over 3 years

📉

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"With God’s strength, we reach for the stars"

There is something extraordinary and wondrous in everybody as unique creations of God We value all our children as children of God We celebrate difference and diversity within a safe, encouraging Christian school environment in which all flourish All will aspire with God’s strength to reach for the stars I can do all things through him who strengthens me. (Philippians 4:13) Provide a Christian community where there are strong caring relationships built on moral values and mutual respect Seek every opportunity that our school offers to flourish and reach for the stars Value collective worship and times for personal reflection Develop religious literacy through quality RE Show endeavour, perseverance and resilience that prepares them to face the challenges of school and the wider world Take pride in themselves and the work that they do Respect themselves and others, recognising that we are all unique creations of God Love one another as Jesus loves us Maintain high expectations of the children and ourselves and remain sensitive and respectful to the community with its cultural diversity Aim to equip all of our children with the knowledge, skills and values they will need to become responsible citizens within their local, national and global communities

St Mary’s is a highly successful multicultural Church of England school where Christian principles and values are woven through and underpin all that we are and do. The teaching of our Christian faith values - with an emphasis on Jesus's teaching to 'love one another as I have loved you' (John 13:34) - is central to our warm, calm and welcoming environment.

Head Teacher's Message

Clare Morton (Head Teacher) describes St Mary’s as a highly successful multicultural Church of England school with Christian principles underpinning all activities. She emphasises high expectations, practical learning, and experiential curriculum through Farm and Forest School and outdoor spaces. The school offers visits to places such as London, Manchester, Liverpool and France to enrich learning, and aims to foster love, respect and the development of religious literacy in a caring Christian community.

Facilities

Farm Forest School/outdoor learning spaces Extensive grounds

Curriculum Highlights

Art and Design Computing Design and Technology Writing Geography History Modern Foreign Languages Maths Music Oracy Phonics P.E Reading RE Science SMSC and British Values Times tables

Admissions Criteria

Please see the admission policy attachment for our admissions policy. The policy includes Local Authority arrangements, selection criteria, over-subscription criteria and how to apply for a place at our school. For in-year admissions, please contact the office.

Other Primary Schools in Stoke-on-Trent

Compare with nearby schools

View all Primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent