The Faber Catholic Primary School
89%
Capacity
71
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About The Faber Catholic Primary School
The Faber Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Staffordshire Moorlands community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 71 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 80 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated The Faber Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Baxter, it falls under Staffordshire 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 1960th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 4th out of 19 in Staffordshire Moorlands.
The Faber Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 20 applications for 11 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 11 were first-preference applications.
The Faber Catholic Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% recommending the school (30 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at The Faber Catholic Primary School include Dining Hall, Library, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Athletics, Tennis and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 5.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Staffordshire Moorlands, The Faber Catholic 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 | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Cotton Lane, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST10 3DN |
| Headteacher | Sarah Baxter |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 71 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 5.6% |
| School Capacity | 71 / 80 (89% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 May 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 25 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (78%)
1960th of 13,686
Nationally
191st of 1,378
In West Midlands
4th of 19
In Staffordshire Moorlands
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
78%
Expected Standard
22%
Higher Standard
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
30 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed11
20
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
11 families put this school as their 1st choice (55% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Cotton Lane, Stoke-on-Trent
Staffordshire Moorlands, ST10 3DN
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