SchoolScoresSt Edward's CofE Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 9 to 13 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of ST EDWARD'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY TRUST, LEEK
Westwood Road, Leek, ST13 8DN
01538 714740 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 24 September 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
125 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
| Statement | This school | Leek | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 2nd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leek. Higher than 46% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 80% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 2nd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leek. Higher than 52% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 83% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 2nd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leek. Higher than 49% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 70% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 42 parents whose child had been bullied 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leek. Higher than 71% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 57% | 47% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 102 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leek. Higher than 62% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 68% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 30 parents of children with SEND 2nd highest of 16 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Staffordshire. Higher than 82% of 789 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77% | – | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leek. Higher than 50% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80%said yes | 76% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 18%). 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. Leek figures pool parents at the Leek 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
172 pupils in this year group.
59% — 4 points below the Staffordshire average, and 3 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 59% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 74% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 72% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 76% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 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 secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2024 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 3 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 1 |
| Of those, offered a place | 1 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 17 |
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 2024 intake.
This is a Church of England 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 3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools in Leek. Higher than 20% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 16.4% | 22.7%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools in Leek. Higher than 20% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.7% | 2.3%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 4 state secondary schools in Leek. Higher than 76% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 17.6% | 13.4%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools in Leek. Higher than 4% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.7% | 7.6%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 4 state secondary schools in Leek. Lower than 83% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 6.3% | 7.6%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 4 state secondary schools in Leek. Lower than 88% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 14.3% | 20.8%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 2nd lowest of 4 state secondary schools in Leek. Lower than 76% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 6.8 | 18.4 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 1st lowest of 4 state secondary schools in Leek. Lower than 88% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 2.3% | 7.0% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.14% | 0.31% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 4 state secondary schools in Leek. Higher than 87% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 18.9 | 17.3 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 4 state secondary schools in Leek. Higher than 58% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.2 | 12.0 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools in Leek. Higher than 25% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 9.4% | 13.9%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary 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 secondary schools
- Westwood College 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 40% grade 5+ English and maths
- Leek High School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 26% grade 5+ English and maths
- Churnet View Middle School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Edward's CofE Academy's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 24 September 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
Would parents recommend St Edward's CofE Academy?
80% of the 125 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend St Edward's CofE Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Edward's CofE Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2024 intake, 1 families put St Edward's CofE Academy as their first choice for 3 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 1 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 139171.
- 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.