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St Joseph's Catholic Academy, Goldenhill

Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 5RNPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2025
KS2 Results
56%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
21 1st-choice / 21 places
Ranking
#9,251
of 13,686 nationally

About St Joseph's Catholic Academy, Goldenhill

St Joseph's Catholic Academy in Goldenhill is a state primary school for boys and girls aged 3 to 11, and it is currently full to the brim. With 241 pupils on roll against a capacity of 240, the school is operating at maximum capacity, and demand is strong. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 26 applications for just 21 places, making it officially oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.24 applicants per place. All 21 offers went to first-preference families, suggesting it is a popular first choice in the area. The school serves a community with significant economic need: 39% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average. As a Roman Catholic school, it will have a faith-based admissions criteria, though the data doesn't specify the exact oversubscription policy. The school also has a nursery provision, so families with younger children may have a route in from age 3.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressMobberley Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 5RN
HeadteacherLaura Hamilton
Local AuthorityStoke-on-Trent
Number of Pupils241
Free School Meals (FSM)39.0%
School Capacity241 / 240 (100% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 May 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (14 May 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 15 May 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
LibraryICT SuiteGymnasiumArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

RoundersCricketDanceAthleticsTennisNetballCross Country

Clubs & Activities

ChessChoirScience ClubDramaArt ClubGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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St Joseph's Catholic Academy, Goldenhill has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.