St Maria Goretti Catholic Academy
92%
Capacity
220
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About St Maria Goretti Catholic Academy
St Maria Goretti 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 220 pupils on roll and is well-filled (92% of 240 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Maria Goretti Catholic Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Karyn Oakley, it falls under Stoke-on-Trent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8357th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 38th out of 63 in Stoke-on-Trent.
St Maria Goretti Catholic Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 40 applications for 30 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 28 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Maria Goretti Catholic Academy include Library, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Swimming, Tennis, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Coding, Chess, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 51.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent, St Maria Goretti 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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Aylesbury Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 0LY |
| Headteacher | Karyn Oakley |
| Local Authority | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Number of Pupils | 220 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 51.8% |
| School Capacity | 220 / 240 (92% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
31 Mar 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (31 Mar 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 10 Oct 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (58%)
8357th of 13,686
Nationally
831st of 1,378
In West Midlands
38th of 63
In Stoke-on-Trent
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
58%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
33%
'23/24
58%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
40
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
28 families put this school as their 1st choice (70% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Maria Goretti Catholic Academy
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Contact Information
Aylesbury Road, Stoke-on-Trent
Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 0LY
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