St Peter's CofE Academy
About St Peter's CofE Academy
St Peter's CofE Academy is a Church of England secondary school in Stoke-on-Trent that is clearly popular with local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 364 applications for 207 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.76. Of those, 174 families put it as their first preference, and 165 first-preference offers were made. The parent view survey, based on 22 responses collected between September 2024 and September 2025, shows a mixed picture. Only 45% of parents would recommend the school to another parent. On the positive side, 77% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child can take part in clubs and activities, and 73% agreed that there is a good range of subjects available. However, 55% of parents disagreed or strongly disagreed that their child is happy at the school, and 50% disagreed that bullying is dealt with quickly and effectively. The school is led by headteacher Michael Astley and has 1,052 pupils on roll, just over its stated capacity of 1,050.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 22 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Jun 2025From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 10 Jul 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
13Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
15Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
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