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Knutton St Marys CofE Academy

Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 6EBPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2025
KS2 Results
26%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
16 1st-choice / 16 places
Ranking
#13,416
of 13,686 nationally

About Knutton St Marys CofE Academy

Knutton St Marys CofE Academy is a Church of England primary school in Newcastle-under-Lyme that currently serves 170 pupils, well below its capacity of 300. The school draws from a community with above-average economic disadvantage: 37.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, significantly higher than the national average. Despite this, the school is clearly popular with local families. For the 2025/26 intake, it received 33 applications for just 16 places, with all 16 first-preference applicants being offered a spot. That oversubscription ratio of 2.06 to one suggests strong demand from parents who know the area. The school is led by headteacher Carly Wright and offers nursery provision for younger children, making it a genuine all-through option from age three. Its facilities include a forest school, sensory room, chapel, and outdoor playground, alongside an ICT suite and library.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressChurch Lane, Newcastle Under Lyme, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 6EB
HeadteacherCarly Wright
Local AuthorityStaffordshire
Number of Pupils170
Free School Meals (FSM)37.3%
School Capacity170 / 300 (57% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Mar 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (5 Mar 2025): Some aspects not as strong

Source: Ofsted, 4 Jun 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Art StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumForest SchoolICT SuiteSensory RoomPlaying FieldsLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

AthleticsFootballDanceNetballCricket

Clubs & Activities

CodingDramaBook ClubChoirChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Knutton St Marys CofE Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.