St Filumena's Catholic Primary School
85%
Capacity
179
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About St Filumena's Catholic Primary School
St Filumena's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Staffordshire Moorlands community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 179 pupils on roll and is well-filled (85% of 210 places).
the school is led by headteacher Matthew Killeen, it falls under Staffordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 96% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 75th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 2nd out of 19 in Staffordshire Moorlands.
St Filumena's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 57 applications for 23 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 were first-preference applications.
St Filumena's Catholic Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 96% recommending the school (93 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Filumena's Catholic Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Library, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Netball, Swimming and 2 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Art Club, Choir, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Staffordshire Moorlands, St Filumena's Catholic 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Caverswall, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST11 9EA |
| Headteacher | Matthew Killeen |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 179 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.3% |
| School Capacity | 179 / 210 (85% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Oct 2024Quality of Education
Outstanding
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (96%)
75th of 13,686
Nationally
10th of 1,378
In West Midlands
2nd of 19
In Staffordshire Moorlands
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
96%
Expected Standard
20%
Higher Standard
'22/23
96%
'23/24
96%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
93 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed23
57
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
22 families put this school as their 1st choice (39% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Filumena's Catholic Primary School
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KS2 SATs Explained
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SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
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Contact Information
Caverswall, Stoke-on-Trent
Staffordshire Moorlands, ST11 9EA
Caverswall, Stoke-on-Trent
Staffordshire Moorlands, ST11 9EA
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