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St Augustine's Catholic Academy

St Augustine's Catholic Academy

Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 7DFPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

97%

Capacity

233

Pupils

1.5x

Demand

About St Augustine's Catholic Academy

St Augustine's Catholic Academy is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Stoke-on-Trent community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 233 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 240 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated St Augustine's Catholic Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rebecca Perkins, it falls under Stoke-on-Trent local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5784th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 24th out of 63 in Stoke-on-Trent.

St Augustine's Catholic Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 32 applications for 21 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 were first-preference applications.

St Augustine's Catholic Academy parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is mixed, with 64% recommending the school (14 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at St Augustine's Catholic Academy include Outdoor Playground, Library, Forest School, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Swimming, Netball, Cricket and 2 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Science Club, Film Club, Art Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 44.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent, St Augustine's Catholic Academy is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressSandon Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 7DF
HeadteacherRebecca Perkins
Local AuthorityStoke-on-Trent
Number of Pupils233
Free School Meals (FSM)44.2%
School Capacity233 / 240 (97% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Mar 2025
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (5 Mar 2025): Standards maintained

Improved
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 5 Jun 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (66%)

5784th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 50%

561st of 1,378

In West Midlands

Top 50%

24th of 63

In Stoke-on-Trent

Top 50%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

66%

Expected Standard

3%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 105
Expected:76%
Higher:31%
Writing
Expected:79%
Higher:10%
MathsAvg Score: 103
Expected:66%
Higher:10%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeStable

'22/23

66%

'23/24

66%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

Ofsted Parent View

14 responses

Would Recommend This School

64%Average
Needs Attentionbelow 70%
SEND support
0%
Bullying dealt with
21%
Concerns dealt with
65%
Strengths95%+ agree
Child does well

Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

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

Facilities

8
Outdoor PlaygroundLibraryForest SchoolDining HallICT SuiteGymnasiumPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

TennisSwimmingNetballCricketFootballCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubScience ClubFilm ClubArt Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

21

Applications

32

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio1.5x
0x1x2x3x5x+

21 families put this school as their 1st choice (66% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About St Augustine's Catholic Academy

St Augustine's Catholic Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01782254831www.staugustinescatholicacademy.org/

Sandon Road, Stoke-on-Trent

Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 7DF

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Sandon Road, Stoke-on-Trent

Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 7DF

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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