St Anne's CofE (VC) Primary School, Stoke-on-Trent
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St Anne's excels at teaching reading through a structured, consistent approach that gets pupils reading fluently. The school has carefully designed its curriculum so learning builds logically and pupils remember key knowledge long-term. Strong pastoral care and excellent behaviour management create a calm, purposeful environment where all pupils, including those with additional needs, thrive and are well-prepared for the next stage of their education.
Key Strengths
- Reading is a very high priority with a structured phonics programme that helps pupils learn to read quickly and fluently
- Strong curriculum design with clear knowledge goals in each subject that build logically from one year to the next
- Effective identification and support for pupils with SEND, enabling them to make strong progress
- Excellent behaviour management with rewards that motivate pupils, creating a calm learning environment
- Wide range of responsibilities and leadership opportunities that help pupils develop confidence and contribute to school decision-making
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils' misconceptions in lessons are not always spotted quickly enough, which can lead to repeated errors
- Monitoring in some foundation subjects is not as sharp as in core subjects like maths, affecting how well pupils learn key knowledge
- Subject leaders in foundation subjects need more support and expertise to refine classroom practice
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with strong relationships between staff and pupils creating an environment where children feel safe and know they can turn to an adult for help.
Extracurricular Activities
Reading ambassadors, school councillors, house captains, after-school clubs, visitors and trips out of school
St Anne's CofE (VC) Primary School has maintained the good standards from its previous inspection. The school is built on strong Christian values with high expectations for all pupils, a broad curriculum, and a calm, purposeful atmosphere where pupils thrive and behave very well.
At a Glance
10.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
38 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 82% to 86%. Maths has improved from 76% to 93%. Writing has remained stable at around 89%.
Class Sizes
25.6
Avg class size
22.0
Infant (KS1)
28.3
KS2
7
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
81%
Available places
176 pupils
218 capacity
42 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Stoke-on-Trent
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Stoke-on-Trent
Admissions Demand - Staffordshire
Places available
10,783
Applications
8,531
Got 1st preference
95.6%
Got preferred school
99.2%
Primary admissions across Staffordshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(107)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.07449%
Overall absence
7.00637%
Persistent absence
157
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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