St Filumena's Catholic Primary School, Stoke-on-Trent
St Filumena's Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Stoke-on-Trent, part of St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2011. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in October 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the highest of the 103 schools in Stoke-on-Trent with published results, and 203rd of 14,452 across England. It was 85% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2011)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
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 Filumena's Catholic Primary School in detail
St Filumena's Catholic Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to St. Filumena's Catholic Primary School. We are proud members of the St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust and work closely with the other schools in our multi-academy to provide the very best opportunities for our pupils. Everyone at St. Filumena's believes that education involves more than just delivering the National Curriculum."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, tennis, multi-sports, dance, drama, choir and chess.
The school runs after-school care.
Coming up: an open day on Sunday 1 November 2026 and an open day on Wednesday 4 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Staffordshire
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 96% of Year 6 pupils at St Filumena's Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 100% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 77% in Staffordshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (100% in reading, 96% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Filumena's Catholic Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 28 families put St Filumena's Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 48 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at St Filumena's Catholic Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Filumena's Catholic Primary School are St Peter's Church of England Primary School (0.2 miles); The Crescent Academy (0.7 miles, Good, 78% reading, 79% maths); Springcroft Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 88% reading, 82% maths); and Weston Junior Academy (1.1 miles, Good, 68% reading, 66% maths).
St Filumena's Catholic Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
St Peter's Church of England Primary SchoolThe Crescent AcademySpringcroft Primary SchoolWeston Junior Academy
The trust
St Filumena's Catholic Primary School is one of 64 schools run by St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, an academy trust.
All 64 schools in St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust
What parents say
93 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St Filumena's Catholic Primary School (as of September 2025): 96% would recommend the school, 99% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that the school supports their child's wider development (91%).
Who goes there
7.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 5.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 15 pupils (8%) received SEN support and 1 (0.5%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Blythe Bridge Rail Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.
1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Dams (adjacent), 290 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
St Filumena's Catholic Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Filumena's Catholic Primary School are Blythe Bridge High School (1.2 miles) and Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams (1.2 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; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from November 2011, 14 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
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
All members of the St Filumena's community are united in their view that this is a special school to attend. A dedicated team of staff, supported by inspirational leaders, ensure that every pupil fulfils their academic potential. Pupils develop a love of learning because of the exciting curriculum they experience.
Pupils behave exceptionally well. Classrooms are calm places where learning is uninterrupted. Pupils listen attentively, eager to answer questions to deepen their understanding. They are highly motivated and want to do well. Pupils demonstrate the ability to work independently and are resilient when faced with challenges.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
This school provides an exceptional standard of education because of the clear vision and supportive culture that has been developed. In partnership with the trust, leaders are insistent that every pupil will achieve well. The school ensures that staff are suitably trained to deliver the ambitious curriculum as intended. Staff feel valued and are proud that their contributions make a positive difference in the lives of their pupils. All staff are 'leaders of learning' and develop and monitor the subjects they lead effectively.
Pupils achieve exceptionally well. Staff are skilled in checking pupils' understanding carefully. They make sure that every pupil can keep up with their learning. Pupils develop their vocabulary and enjoy using new words when describing what they know. They become effective communicators and show active listening.
From Ofsted's October 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its November 2011 inspection - up from Good.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
7.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
93 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 declined from 100% to 96% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 96% to 100% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 96% to 100% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.7
Avg class size
23.3
Infant (KS1)
29.3
KS2
7
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from St Filumena's Catholic Primary School
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11th September 2026
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4th September 2026
4 Sep 2026
1st September 2026
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Term dates
St Filumena's Catholic Primary School is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Staffordshire's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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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 Filumena's Catholic Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
85%
Available places
179 pupils
210 places
31 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: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
15
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
8.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
187
Total Pupils
95
Boys
92
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
18.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£47,963
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,033
Per pupil
£931k
Total funding
£15k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
2.3%
Overall absence
0.6%
Persistent absence
163
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
St Filumena's Catholic Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Filumena's Catholic Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Filumena's Catholic Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Filumena's Catholic Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 96% reached the expected standard in reading and 100% did so in maths.
What is St Filumena's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Filumena's Catholic Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2011, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for St Filumena's Catholic Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Filumena's Catholic 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 Filumena's Catholic Primary School?
St Filumena's Catholic Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 85% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at St Filumena's Catholic Primary School?
Classes at St Filumena's Catholic Primary School average 26.7 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St Filumena's Catholic Primary School?
St Filumena's Catholic Primary School has around 187 pupils on roll. 8% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Filumena's Catholic Primary School?
2.3% of sessions were missed at St Filumena's Catholic Primary School in 2024/25. 0.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Filumena's Catholic Primary School?
Apply through Staffordshire's coordinated admissions process, naming St Filumena's Catholic 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.
How many road collisions happen near St Filumena's Catholic 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 Filumena's Catholic Primary School?
St Filumena's Catholic Primary School is at Caverswall, Blythe Bridge, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST11 9EA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)