St Anne's CofE (VC) Primary School, Stoke-on-Trent
St Anne's CofE (VC) Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Stoke-on-Trent. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in April 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 9th-highest of the 103 schools in Stoke-on-Trent with published results, and 1,757th of 14,452 across England. It was 86% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Staffordshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Anne's CofE (VC) Primary School in detail
St Anne's CofE (VC) Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to the St. Anne's C.E. Primary School. At St. Anne's we aim to provide a secure, stimulating and inclusive Christian environment in which children can reach their hopes and aspirations in all areas of school life. Our staff are dedicated and strive to give children the best educational experience possible."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, rugby, cricket, cross-country, dance, Lego, gardening, eco club and homework club.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 86% of Year 6 pupils at St Anne's CofE (VC) Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 93% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 77% in Staffordshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 82% in reading and 76% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Anne's CofE (VC) Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 18 families put St Anne's CofE (VC) Primary School as their first choice and 37 named it as one of their preferences, for 18 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at St Anne's CofE (VC) Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Anne's CofE (VC) Primary School are St Luke's CofE Academy Endon (1.3 miles, Good, 82% reading, 97% maths); Endon Hall Primary School (1.4 miles, Good, 80% reading, 77% maths); Ball Green Primary School (1.5 miles, Good, 56% reading, 51% maths); and Ball Green Primary Academy (1.5 miles).
St Anne's CofE (VC) Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
St Luke's CofE Academy EndonEndon Hall Primary SchoolBall Green Primary SchoolBall Green Primary Academy
What parents say
38 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St Anne's CofE (VC) Primary School (as of September 2025): 97% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 50% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (50%).
Who goes there
10.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 23 pupils (13.1%) received SEN support and 4 (2.3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a moderate learning difficulty.
Staffing
St Anne's CofE (VC) Primary School had 13 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Platform 1, about 4.2 miles away in a straight line.
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Anne's Primary School (opposite), 60 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Anne's CofE (VC) Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 8 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Staffordshire (86).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Anne's CofE (VC) Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Anne's CofE (VC) Primary School are Endon High School (1.3 miles) and Biddulph High School (1.9 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from October 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2025 inspection report.
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, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 82% to 86% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 76% to 93% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 89% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
25.1
Avg class size
20.7
Infant (KS1)
28.5
KS2
7
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
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Term dates
St Anne's CofE (VC) Primary School is a voluntary controlled school, so its term dates are set by Staffordshire. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Wednesday 2 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. St Anne's CofE (VC) Primary School is in Staffordshire; for families living there:
Apply to Staffordshire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Staffordshire is 5 (the median across 457 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Your chances of a place at St Anne's CofE (VC) Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
86%
Available places
180 pupils
209 places
29 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Stoke-on-Trent
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Stoke-on-Trent
Across Staffordshire council
Places available
10,768
Applications
8,344
Got 1st preference
95.1%
Got preferred school
99.1%
All primary applications across Staffordshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(7)
Ungraded inspection: Standards have been maintained.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
23
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
15.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
176
Total Pupils
88
Boys
88
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
13
Teachers
13.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,330
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,293
Per pupil
£1023k
Total funding
£24k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.1%
Overall absence
7.0%
Persistent absence
157
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
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Questions parents ask about St Anne's CofE (VC) Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Anne's CofE (VC) Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Anne's CofE (VC) Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 86% reached the expected standard in reading and 93% did so in maths.
What is St Anne's CofE (VC) Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Anne's CofE (VC) Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2019, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St Anne's CofE (VC) Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Anne's CofE (VC) Primary School is oversubscribed, Staffordshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Anne's CofE (VC) Primary School?
St Anne's CofE (VC) Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 86% of its 209 places.
How big are the classes at St Anne's CofE (VC) Primary School?
Classes at St Anne's CofE (VC) Primary School average 25.1 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Anne's CofE (VC) Primary School?
St Anne's CofE (VC) Primary School has around 176 pupils on roll. 10% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Anne's CofE (VC) Primary School?
5.1% of sessions were missed at St Anne's CofE (VC) Primary School in 2024/25. 7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Anne's CofE (VC) Primary School?
Apply through Staffordshire's coordinated admissions process, naming St Anne's CofE (VC) Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
What are St Anne's CofE (VC) Primary School's term dates?
St Anne's CofE (VC) Primary School is a voluntary controlled school, so its term dates are set by Staffordshire. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Wednesday 2 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027).
How many road collisions happen near St Anne's CofE (VC) Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Staffordshire is 5 (the median across 457 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Anne's CofE (VC) Primary School?
St Anne's CofE (VC) Primary School is at St Anne's Vale, Brown Edge, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 8TA.
Sources: Staffordshire term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)