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St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School

St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School

Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 2RHPrimary School·Ages 3-11
R. ImprovementQuality of Ed.

77%

Capacity

265

Pupils

1.1x

Demand

About St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School

St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Stoke-on-Trent community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 265 pupils on roll, operating at 77% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Rachel Clews, it falls under Stoke-on-Trent local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 31% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13207th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 60th out of 63 in Stoke-on-Trent.

St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 26 applications for 23 places, making it 1.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 were first-preference applications.

St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 89% recommending the school (19 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School include Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Library, Sensory Room, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Football, Cricket, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Choir.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 50.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent, St Paul's CofE (C) 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressByatts Grove, Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 2RH
HeadteacherRachel Clews
Local AuthorityStoke-on-Trent
Number of Pupils265
Free School Meals (FSM)50.6%
School Capacity265 / 345 (77% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Oct 2024
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Quality of Education

Requires improvement

Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade

Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Requires improvement

Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (31%)

13207th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 97%

1341st of 1,378

In West Midlands

Top 97%

60th of 63

In Stoke-on-Trent

Top 95%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

31%

Expected Standard

0%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 102
Expected:56%
Higher:15%
Writing
Expected:36%
Higher:8%
MathsAvg Score: 100
Expected:54%
Higher:3%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeStable -3%

'22/23

34%

'23/24

31%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

Ofsted Parent View

19 responses

Would Recommend This School

89%Good
Needs Attentionbelow 70%
SEND support
0%
Bullying dealt with
16%
Concerns dealt with
58%
Strengths95%+ agree
Happy at schoolFeels safeProgress updatesSubject rangeClubs & activities

Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere Learning

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

Facilities

7
GymnasiumDining HallArt StudiosMusic RoomsLibrarySensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

DanceFootballCricketRoundersCross Country

Clubs & Activities

CodingChessChoir

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

23

Applications

26

Balanced

Applications roughly match available places

Applications to places ratio1.1x
0x1x2x3x5x+

21 families put this school as their 1st choice (81% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School

St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.

Contact Information

01782235051www.stpaulsprimaryschool.org.uk

Byatts Grove, Stoke-on-Trent

Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 2RH

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Byatts Grove, Stoke-on-Trent

Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 2RH

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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