St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy
83%
Capacity
350
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy
St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Newcastle-under-Lyme community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 350 pupils on roll and is well-filled (83% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Catherine Pointon, it falls under Staffordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 48% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11251st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 32nd out of 35 in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 84 applications for 49 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 50 were first-preference applications.
St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.3/5 from 2 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy include Forest School, Library, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Athletics, Cricket, Gymnastics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Film Club, Gardening, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 29.9%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Newcastle-under-Lyme, St Giles' and St George's Church of England 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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | St Paul's Road Off Orme Road, Newcastle, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2NB |
| Headteacher | Catherine Pointon |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 350 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 29.9% |
| School Capacity | 350 / 420 (83% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (48%)
11251st of 13,686
Nationally
1166th of 1,378
In West Midlands
32nd of 35
In Newcastle-under-Lyme
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
48%
Expected Standard
11%
Higher Standard
'22/23
60%
'23/24
48%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed49
84
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
50 families put this school as their 1st choice (60% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy
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Contact Information
St Paul's Road Off Orme Road, Newcastle
Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2NB
St Paul's Road Off Orme Road, Newcastle
Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2NB
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