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St Peter's CofE Academy

Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2RRSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good
Jun 2025
Progress 8
-0.58
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
174 1st-choice / 207 places
Ranking
#2,716
of 3,141 nationally

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

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressFenton Manor, Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2RR
HeadteacherMichael Astley
Local AuthorityStoke-on-Trent
Number of Pupils1,052
Free School Meals (FSM)46.3%
School Capacity1,052 / 1,050 (100% full)

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What 22 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
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    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
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    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Jun 2025
View Report
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

From 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

13
Swimming PoolLibraryICT SuiteTennis CourtsDining HallMusic RoomsScience LabsTheatreGymnasiumArt StudiosPlaying FieldsAstro TurfChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

BadmintonHockeyRugbyFootballGymnasticsRowing

Clubs & Activities

Young EnterpriseDramaChoirModel United NationsOrchestraDuke of EdinburghDebateFilm ClubChess

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Peter's CofE Academy

St Peter's CofE Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.