St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School
75%
Capacity
270
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School
St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Newcastle-under-Lyme community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 270 pupils on roll, operating at 75% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Joanne Brennan, it falls under Staffordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4818th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 17th out of 35 in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 55 applications for 40 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 37 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School include Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Library, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Football, Dance, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Drama, Book Club, Choir and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.1%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Newcastle-under-Lyme, St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School 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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | The Gateway, Newcastle, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 7AB |
| Headteacher | Joanne Brennan |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 270 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.1% |
| School Capacity | 270 / 360 (75% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (12 May 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 10 Apr 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (68%)
4818th of 13,686
Nationally
469th of 1,378
In West Midlands
17th of 35
In Newcastle-under-Lyme
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
68%
Expected Standard
12%
Higher Standard
'22/23
51%
'23/24
68%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed40
55
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
37 families put this school as their 1st choice (67% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
The Gateway, Newcastle
Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 7AB
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