SchoolScoresSt Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
Part of ST GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, Garden Street, Stafford, ST17 4BT
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 14 November 2011. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 8 January 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
49 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Stafford comparisons use the 24 of its 45 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 21 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Stafford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 21st highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stafford. Higher than 14% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 18th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stafford. Higher than 22% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 19th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stafford. Higher than 22% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 13 parents whose child had been bullied 10th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stafford. Higher than 29% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 46% | 52% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 33 parents who had raised a concern 21st highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stafford. Higher than 19% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70% | 81% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 12 parents of children with SEND Joint 25th highest of 28 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Staffordshire. Higher than 12% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | – | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 18th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stafford. Higher than 28% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 25%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Stafford figures pool parents at the Stafford schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
28 pupils in this year group.
75% — 12 points above the Staffordshire average, and 13 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 75% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 11% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 82% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 82% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 89% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Staffordshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 20 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 18 |
| Of those, offered a place | 18 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 46 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 26th highest of 44 state primary schools in Stafford. Higher than 27% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.1% | 20.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 41st highest of 44 state primary schools in Stafford. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 2.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 28th highest of 44 state primary schools in Stafford. Higher than 34% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.1% | 13.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 8th highest of 44 state primary schools in Stafford. Higher than 63% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.2% | 9.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 19th lowest of 43 state primary schools in Stafford. Lower than 78% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.1% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 14th lowest of 43 state primary schools in Stafford. Lower than 90% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 10.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 29th lowest of 44 state primary schools in Stafford. Lower than 36% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 23rd lowest of 44 state primary schools in Stafford. Lower than 55% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 5th highest of 45 state primary schools in Stafford. Higher than 92% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 25.3 | 21.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 4th highest of 45 state primary schools in Stafford. Higher than 94% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 14.6 | 11.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 28th highest of 36 state primary schools in Stafford. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 13.2%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St Paul's CofE Primary School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Leonard's Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Flash Ley Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- Silkmore Primary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018), confirmed with concerns 2024 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rowley Park Primary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- John Wheeldon Primary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John's CofE Primary Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong · 100% met expected standard (KS2)
- Castlechurch Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 14 November 2011. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 8 January 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 13 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery?
84% of the 49 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 18 families put St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery as their first choice for 20 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 18 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 142209.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.