Our Lady's Catholic Academy, Stoke-on-Trent
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 8 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Our Lady's is a welcoming, inclusive school where every child matters. Staff focus on developing essential skills in reading, writing and maths from the early years, and all pupils - including those with additional needs or disadvantages - are supported to access the full curriculum and progress well. The school has created a calm, respectful environment where pupils feel proud, safe and eager to learn.
Key Strengths
- Inclusive culture that prioritises disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs - all pupils access the same curriculum and progress well from their starting points
- Above-average attendance rates with a relentless focus on reducing persistent absence through positive relationships with families
- Calm, orderly behaviour across the school supported by clear expectations (Be kind, be safe, be ready) and significant reductions in incidents and suspensions
- Nurturing early years environment where children develop strong communication skills and most achieve a good level of development by end of Reception
- Strong pastoral care and personal development, with leadership opportunities helping pupils become confident, responsible citizens
Areas for Improvement
- Year 1 phonics outcomes are below national levels, though the school is working to help these pupils catch up
- Limited opportunities for pupils to use extended writing across the curriculum to consolidate and develop writing skills
- Recap of prior learning does not always help pupils make clear links and move their learning on
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and managed, and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
School councillors, mental health leaders, attendance leaders, playground leaders, educational visits, themed weeks, visits from external speakers, wide-ranging extra-curricular clubs
Our Lady's Catholic Academy is a welcoming school where pupils are passionate about attending and arrive ready to learn. Leaders have created an inclusive culture that prioritises the needs of all pupils, with strong attendance, calm behaviour, and effective teaching across the school.
At a Glance
43.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 77% to 62%. Maths has remained stable at around 72%. Writing has declined from 81% to 76%.
Class Sizes
26.1
Avg class size
25.3
Infant (KS1)
28.8
KS2
8
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
91%
Near capacity
214 pupils
236 capacity
22 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Stoke-on-Trent
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Stoke-on-Trent
Admissions Demand - Stoke-on-Trent
Places available
3,375
Applications
3,008
Got 1st preference
95.3%
Got preferred school
98.1%
Primary admissions across Stoke-on-Trent (2025/26)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.34056%
Overall absence
12.36559%
Persistent absence
186
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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