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St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School

Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 0HUPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
80%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#1590 of 13,686 nationally

About St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School

St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School in Newcastle-under-Lyme is a Church of England primary for pupils aged 7 to 11, and it is currently operating close to full capacity with 230 pupils against a school capacity of 240. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 8.3%, which is notably lower than the national average for primary schools, suggesting a relatively affluent intake. The school is a voluntary controlled school within the Staffordshire local authority, and its popularity is reflected in its local ranking: it sits 6th out of 35 primary schools in the Newcastle-under-Lyme area, placing it in the top 25% of schools locally. This strong demand signal indicates that the school is a well-regarded choice for families in the area, particularly those seeking a Church of England foundation for their child's junior years.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressKnutton Road, Newcastle, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 0HU
HeadteacherD Hugill
Local AuthorityStaffordshire
Number of Pupils230
Free School Meals (FSM)8.3%
School Capacity230 / 240 (96% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (8 Nov 2023): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next

Source: Ofsted, 1 May 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Playing FieldsSports HallLibraryOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

TennisGymnasticsRoundersSwimmingDance

Clubs & Activities

ChoirBook ClubScience ClubGardeningDramaArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:30

Breakfast club

07:30-08:55

After-school care

15:30-18:00

Source: st-margarets.staffs.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.