Is St Mary's Catholic Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 22 January 2025. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 8th of 286 primary schools in Staffordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Mary's Catholic Academy's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 93% of pupils at St Mary's Catholic Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Mary's Catholic Academy?

Applications for Reception places at St Mary's Catholic Academy starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Mary's Catholic Academy

Cruso Street, Leek, ST13 8BW

Local ranking8th of 286 primary schools in Staffordshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 22 January 2025.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 93.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 14.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 93.0%
Writing (Expected): 93.0%
Maths (Expected): 100.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 93.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 110.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 112.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 112.0
Cohort Size: 14

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 154
Boys: 86 (48%)
Girls: 93 (52%)
Capacity: 210 (85% full)
SEND: 7.8%
FSM Eligible: 29.2%
EAL: 18.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.9%
SEN Support: 3.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 19.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 7.8
Budget per Pupil: £7,974/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 2.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 4.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 70.8%
White Other: 6.5%
Asian Other: 5.2%
Mixed Other: 4.5%
Black African: 4.5%
Asian Indian: 3.9%
Asian Chinese: 1.9%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.7%

70.8%

White British

6.5%

White Other

5.2%

Asian Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01538493888

headteacher@st-marys-leek.staffs.sch.uk

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Cruso Street

Leek, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 138725
UKPRN: 10038666
Establishment No.: 3463
Trust: ST GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST

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