SchoolScoresSt Paul's CofE (C) Primary School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Byatts Grove, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 2RH
01782 235051 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 1 October 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 | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
19 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Stoke-on-Trent comparisons use the 68 of its 122 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 54 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 | Stoke-on-Trent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 68 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 39th highest of 68 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 45% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 42nd highest of 68 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 90% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 15 parents who had raised a concern 51st highest of 65 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 23% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 82% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 43rd highest of 68 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 7%). 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. Stoke-on-Trent figures pool parents at the Stoke-on-Trent 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
42 pupils in this year group.
36% — 23 points below the Stoke-on-Trent average, and 26 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Stoke-on-Trent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 36% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 5% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 52% | 71% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 45% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 48% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 99 | 104 | 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 Stoke-on-Trent. 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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 21 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 18 |
| Of those, offered a place | 18 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 33 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 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 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 | Stoke-on-Trent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 19th highest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 94% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 55.0% | 42.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 52nd highest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 42% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.6% | 2.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 56th highest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 51% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.3% | 15.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 18th highest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 85% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 41.1% | 27.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 120th lowest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Lower than 2% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.8% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 120th lowest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Lower than 1% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 31.3% | 13.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 114th lowest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Lower than 18% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.5 | 1.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 120th lowest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Lower than 6% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 30th highest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 84% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.7 | 22.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 40th highest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 71% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.0 | 11.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 67th highest of 108 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 37% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 9.3% | 13.0%* | 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 Gregory's Catholic Academy 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2016), confirmed 2023 · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sutherland Primary Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Meadows Primary Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Belgrave St Bartholomew's Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Co-op Academy Clarice Cliff 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 5 strong, 2 expected · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Gladstone Primary Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Alexandra Infants' School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Heron Cross Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Co-op Academy Glebe 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Newstead Primary Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 1 October 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 36% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 26 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School?
89% of the 19 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 18 families put St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School as their first choice for 21 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 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 124227.
- 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.