St Werburgh's CE (A) Primary School
99%
Capacity
155
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About St Werburgh's CE (A) Primary School
St Werburgh's CE (A) Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Staffordshire Moorlands community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 155 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 157 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Werburgh's CE (A) Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jared Eccles, it falls under Staffordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10648th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 18th out of 19 in Staffordshire Moorlands.
St Werburgh's CE (A) Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 24 applications for 16 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 15 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 Werburgh's CE (A) Primary School include Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Tennis, Dance, Athletics, as well as clubs including Chess, Coding, Science Club, Gardening and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 19.4%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Staffordshire Moorlands, St Werburgh's CE (A) 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Holt Lane, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST10 2BA |
| Headteacher | Jared Eccles |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 155 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 19.4% |
| School Capacity | 155 / 157 (99% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (50%)
10648th of 13,686
Nationally
1111th of 1,378
In West Midlands
18th of 19
In Staffordshire Moorlands
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
50%
Expected Standard
17%
Higher Standard
'22/23
64%
'23/24
50%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed16
24
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
15 families put this school as their 1st choice (63% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Holt Lane, Stoke-on-Trent
Staffordshire Moorlands, ST10 2BA
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