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St Marys Catholic Academy

Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 8EZPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
May 2026
KS2 Results
70%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
34 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#4,276
of 13,686 nationally

About St Marys Catholic Academy

St Marys Catholic Academy is a popular choice among local families, with 34 first-preference applications for just 30 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.73. This level of demand is a strong signal of parent confidence, and it aligns with the school’s overall reputation. While the school does not publish a specific parent-view survey score, the combination of high first-preference numbers and a clear oversubscription suggests that families who know the school are keen to secure a place. The school is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary for mixed genders aged 3 to 11, with a nursery provision on site. Headteacher Sarah Rathbone leads a school that currently has 241 pupils against a capacity of 210, meaning it is running above its official capacity, which further underscores its local appeal. The school is located in Stoke-on-Trent, part of the West Midlands region.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressFord Green Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 8EZ
HeadteacherSarah Rathbone
Local AuthorityStoke-on-Trent
Number of Pupils241
Free School Meals (FSM)19.9%
School Capacity241 / 210 (115% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

30 Nov 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 20 Jan 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Sensory RoomLibraryOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolPlaying FieldsArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

RoundersAthleticsGymnasticsCross Country

Clubs & Activities

DramaCodingGardeningBook ClubScience ClubEco Club

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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St Marys Catholic Academy has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.