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St George and St Martin's Catholic Academy

St George and St Martin's Catholic Academy

Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 2NQPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

114%

Capacity

240

Pupils

1.5x

Demand

About St George and St Martin's Catholic Academy

St George and St Martin'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 240 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (114% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated St George and St Martin's Catholic Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Dawn Farmer, it falls under Stoke-on-Trent local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7282nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 31st out of 63 in Stoke-on-Trent.

St George and St Martin's Catholic Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 44 applications for 30 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 26 were first-preference applications.

St George and St Martin's Catholic Academy parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 88% recommending the school (33 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 George and St Martin's Catholic Academy include Art Studios, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Football, Cross Country, Tennis and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Gardening, Science Club and 2 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 29.5%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent, St George and St Martin'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
AddressBoulton Street, Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 2NQ
HeadteacherDawn Farmer
Local AuthorityStoke-on-Trent
Number of Pupils240
Free School Meals (FSM)29.5%
School Capacity240 / 210 (114% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Jun 2025
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (4 Jun 2025): Standards maintained

Declined
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 29 May 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (62%)

7282nd of 13,686

Nationally

Top 53%

717th of 1,378

In West Midlands

Top 52%

31st 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

62%

Expected Standard

14%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 106
Expected:72%
Higher:28%
Writing
Expected:72%
Higher:28%
MathsAvg Score: 106
Expected:72%
Higher:31%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeImproving +12%

'22/23

50%

'23/24

62%

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

Ofsted Parent View

33 responses

Would Recommend This School

88%Good
Needs Attentionbelow 70%
SEND support
0%
Bullying dealt with
18%
Concerns dealt with
57%
Strengths95%+ agree
Happy at schoolAware of curriculumSubject rangeClubs & activities

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

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

Facilities

8
Art StudiosSensory RoomSports HallOutdoor PlaygroundDining HallICT SuiteGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

RoundersFootballCross CountryTennisCricket

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirGardeningScience ClubFilm ClubChess

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

30

Applications

44

Balanced

Applications roughly match available places

Applications to places ratio1.5x
0x1x2x3x5x+

26 families put this school as their 1st choice (59% of all applications)

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

Frequently Asked Questions About St George and St Martin's Catholic Academy

St George and St Martin'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

01782234384www.sgsmacademy.co.uk

Boulton Street, Stoke-on-Trent

Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 2NQ

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Boulton Street, Stoke-on-Trent

Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 2NQ

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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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