Catholic Schools / Staffordshire
Catholic Schools in Staffordshire
Find 53 Catholic schools in Staffordshire. Compare Ofsted ratings, Section 48 results, faith admissions criteria and catchment areas.
53 catholic schools in Staffordshire
Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy
Burton-on-Trent · Secondary · Mixed
Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Primary · Mixed
St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent · Primary · Mixed
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Uttoxeter · Primary · Mixed
Painsley Catholic College
Stoke-on-Trent · Secondary · Mixed
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Stafford · Primary · Mixed
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Stafford · Primary · Mixed
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent · Primary · Mixed
St John Fisher Catholic College
Newcastle Under Lyme · Secondary · Mixed
Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Stafford · Primary · Mixed
Blessed William Howard Catholic School
Stafford · Secondary · Mixed
Cardinal Griffin Catholic College
Cannock · Secondary · Mixed
Holy Rosary Catholic Voluntary Academy
Burton-on-Trent · Primary · Mixed
Our Lady and St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School
Newcastle · Primary · Mixed
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Primary · Mixed
Our Lady's Catholic Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Primary · Mixed
SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School
Lichfield · Primary · Mixed
St Augustine's Catholic Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Primary · Mixed
St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Stafford · Primary · Mixed
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Wolverhampton · Primary · Mixed
St Christopher's Catholic Primary Academy
Wolverhampton · Primary · Mixed
St Dominic's Catholic Primary School
Stone · Primary · Mixed
St Dominic's Priory School
Stone · All-through · Mixed
St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School
Tamworth · Primary · Mixed
St Filumena's Catholic Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent · Primary · Mixed
St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School
Tamworth · Primary · Mixed
St George and St Martin's Catholic Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Primary · Mixed
St Giles' Catholic Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent · Primary · Mixed
St Gregory's Catholic Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Primary · Mixed
St John's Catholic Primary School
Stafford · Primary · Mixed
St John the Evangelist Catholic Academy
Kidsgrove · Primary · Mixed
St Joseph's Catholic Academy, Goldenhill
Stoke-on-Trent · Primary · Mixed
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Lichfield · Primary · Mixed
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Cannock · Primary · Mixed
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Rugeley · Primary · Mixed
St Joseph's College
Stoke-on-Trent · Secondary · Mixed
St Joseph & St Theresa Catholic Primary School
Burntwood · Primary · Mixed
St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Secondary · Mixed
St Maria Goretti Catholic Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Primary · Mixed
St Mary's Catholic Academy
Leek · Primary · Mixed
St Marys Catholic Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Primary · Mixed
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Stafford · Primary · Mixed
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Cannock · Primary · Mixed
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Newcastle Under Lyme · Primary · Mixed
St Modwen's Catholic Primary School
Burton-on-Trent · Primary · Mixed
St Peter's Catholic Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Primary · Mixed
St Teresa's Catholic (A) Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent · Primary · Mixed
St Thomas' Catholic Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent · Primary · Mixed
St Thomas More Catholic Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Secondary · Mixed
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Walsall · Primary · Mixed
St Wilfrid's Catholic Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Primary · Mixed
St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School
Newcastle · Primary · Mixed
The Faber Catholic Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent · Primary · Mixed
About Catholic schools in Staffordshire
Catholic schools in Staffordshire are faith schools maintained by the local diocese and funded by the state as voluntary aided or academy schools, meaning they are free to attend. Most give priority to baptised Catholic children when places are oversubscribed, applying faith-based criteria - such as a baptism certificate, evidence of regular Mass attendance, and sometimes a parish priest's reference - before distance or sibling rules come into play. Admissions requirements vary school by school, so it is important to read each school's published policy and any supplementary information form carefully. Some Catholic schools in Staffordshire are not heavily oversubscribed and may admit children of other faiths or no faith without requiring faith evidence at all.
Catholic schools in Staffordshire cover primary and secondary phases, with some offering sixth-form provision. As well as the standard Ofsted inspection, each school is subject to a Section 48 (denominational) inspection commissioned by the diocese, which assesses the Catholic ethos, religious education and collective worship - worth reading alongside the Ofsted report. Many parents also weigh pastoral care, the school's links to the local parish and community feel, not just academic results. Ofsted ratings and progress data are a useful starting point, but visiting the school and attending an open day will give you the most rounded picture before you apply.
Choosing a school in Staffordshire
Whether or not Staffordshire has schools of a particular type, the same fundamentals help you compare your options. Ofsted judgements - Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement or Inadequate - summarise the quality of education, behaviour, personal development and leadership. A rating is a useful starting point, but bear in mind that some schools have not been inspected for several years and that a single word cannot capture everything about a school.
For secondary schools, Progress 8 is often more revealing than raw results. It measures how much pupils improve between the end of primary school and their GCSEs, so a school serving a less advantaged community can still post strong progress. Attainment 8 shows average achievement across eight GCSEs, and the percentage of pupils reaching grade 5 or above in English and maths is a useful benchmark. For 16-18 study, look at A-Level and applied-course results and where students go next.
Beyond the data, look at how places are allocated when a school is oversubscribed and whether your address is likely to secure one, the range of subjects and activities on offer, the sixth-form provision if you are planning ahead, and travel and transport. Above all, visit. An open day tells you more about a school's atmosphere, pastoral care and whether it will suit your child than any league table can.
Frequently asked questions
How many catholic schools are there in Staffordshire?
There are 53 catholic schools in Staffordshire listed on School Signal, of which 8 are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
Which Catholic school in Staffordshire has the best Ofsted rating?
Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy is among the highest rated catholic schools in Staffordshire, judged Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection.
Do you have to be Catholic to get into a Catholic school in Staffordshire?
Not always. When a Catholic school in Staffordshire is oversubscribed, it will usually prioritise baptised Catholic children and apply faith criteria - such as a baptism certificate and evidence of regular Mass attendance - before admitting children of other faiths or none. Schools that are not oversubscribed may admit non-Catholic children without any faith requirement. Always check each school's admissions policy and supplementary information form, as the criteria vary between schools and dioceses.