St Mary's Church of England Primary School
104%
Capacity
497
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About St Mary's Church of England Primary School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Stoke-on-Trent community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 497 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (104% of 480 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Clare Morton, it falls under Stoke-on-Trent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1845th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 9th out of 63 in Stoke-on-Trent.
St Mary's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 93 applications for 60 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 70 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Mary's Church of England Primary School include Music Rooms, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Forest School, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Rounders, Swimming, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Art Club, Gardening and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 46.5%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent, St Mary's Church of England 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Ladywell Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 5DE |
| Headteacher | Clare Morton |
| Local Authority | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Number of Pupils | 497 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 46.5% |
| School Capacity | 497 / 480 (104% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (78%)
1845th of 13,686
Nationally
180th of 1,378
In West Midlands
9th of 63
In Stoke-on-Trent
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
78%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
69%
'23/24
78%
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
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
93
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
70 families put this school as their 1st choice (75% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Ladywell Road, Stoke-on-Trent
Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 5DE
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