St Giles' Catholic Primary School
102%
Capacity
214
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About St Giles' Catholic Primary School
St Giles' 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 214 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (102% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Giles' Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Claire Wilkin, it falls under Staffordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4618th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 8th out of 19 in Staffordshire Moorlands.
St Giles' Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 53 applications for 30 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 31 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Giles' Catholic Primary School include Sports Hall, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Library, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Football, Rounders, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Art Club, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.0%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Staffordshire Moorlands, St Giles' 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 | Charles Street, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST10 1ED |
| Headteacher | Claire Wilkin |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 214 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.0% |
| School Capacity | 214 / 210 (102% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (13 Mar 2024): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
Source: Ofsted, 23 May 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (69%)
4618th of 13,686
Nationally
452nd of 1,378
In West Midlands
8th of 19
In Staffordshire Moorlands
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
69%
Expected Standard
31%
Higher Standard
'22/23
77%
'23/24
69%
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
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
2025/26Oversubscribed30
53
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
31 families put this school as their 1st choice (58% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Giles' Catholic Primary School
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Contact Information
Charles Street, Stoke-on-Trent
Staffordshire Moorlands, ST10 1ED
Charles Street, Stoke-on-Trent
Staffordshire Moorlands, ST10 1ED
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