SchoolScoresSt Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Knutton Road, Wolstanton, Newcastle, ST5 0HU
01782 973875 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 27 March 2014.
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 |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 8 November 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good and may be improving, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
32 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Newcastle comparisons use the 10 of its 17 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 7 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 | Newcastle | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 92% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 2nd highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle. Higher than 78% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 91% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 20 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle. Higher than 95% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 81% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 1st highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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. Newcastle figures pool parents at the Newcastle 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
55 pupils in this year group.
69% — 6 points above the Staffordshire average, and 7 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 69% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 15% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 84% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 82% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 82% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 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.
This is a Church of England school, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 13th highest of 17 state primary schools in Newcastle. Higher than 12% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.3% | 20.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 13th highest of 17 state primary schools in Newcastle. Higher than 7% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.9% | 2.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 13th highest of 17 state primary schools in Newcastle. Higher than 26% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.9% | 13.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 17th highest of 17 state primary schools in Newcastle. Higher than 14% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 9.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 5th lowest of 17 state primary schools in Newcastle. Lower than 82% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.9% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 17 state primary schools in Newcastle. Lower than 88% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.5% | 10.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 17 state primary schools in Newcastle. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 17 state primary schools in Newcastle. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 4th highest of 17 state primary schools in Newcastle. Higher than 90% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 24.7 | 21.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 17 state primary schools in Newcastle. Higher than 98% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 16.5 | 11.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 7th highest of 17 state primary schools in Newcastle. Higher than 47% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 11.4% | 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 Wulstan's Catholic Primary School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ellison Primary Academy 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- May Bank Infants' School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Hempstalls Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Etruscan Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 30% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sun Academy Bradwell 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Peter's Catholic Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bursley Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Harpfield Primary Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), improved significantly 2024 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hassell Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School's Ofsted rating?
St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 27 March 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 8 November 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good and may be improving, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
How did St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 7 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School?
100% of the 32 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 124268.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.