SchoolScoresSt Wulstan's Catholic Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
Part of ST GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Church Lane, Wolstanton, Newcastle, ST5 0EF
01782 973722 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 27 June 2013. 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 |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 5 February 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
102 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
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 5th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle. Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 4th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle. Higher than 39% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 6th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 91% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 35 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 3rd highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle. Higher than 47% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 54% | 51% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 72 parents who had raised a concern 8th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle. Higher than 30% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76% | 81% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 19 parents of children with SEND Joint 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle. Higher than 22% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 58% | 63% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 7th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle. Higher than 30% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85%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. 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
60 pupils in this year group.
72% — 9 points above the Staffordshire average, and 10 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 72% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 2% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 87% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 82% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 90% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 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.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 49 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 49 |
| Of those, offered a place | 49 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 110 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
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 12th highest of 17 state primary schools in Newcastle. Higher than 13% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.6% | 20.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 12th highest of 17 state primary schools in Newcastle. Higher than 18% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.5% | 2.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 15th highest of 17 state primary schools in Newcastle. Higher than 16% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.4% | 13.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 7th highest of 17 state primary schools in Newcastle. Higher than 54% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.6% | 9.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 4th lowest of 17 state primary schools in Newcastle. Lower than 90% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.6% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 4th lowest of 17 state primary schools in Newcastle. Lower than 92% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.4% | 10.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 11th lowest of 17 state primary schools in Newcastle. Lower than 47% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.2 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 6th lowest of 17 state primary schools in Newcastle. Lower than 56% 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 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) 7th highest of 17 state primary schools in Newcastle. Higher than 68% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.8 | 11.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 13th highest of 17 state primary schools in Newcastle. Higher than 23% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 5.4% | 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 Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed, may be improving 2023 · 69% 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 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Etruscan Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 30% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Peter's Catholic Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sun Academy Bradwell 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Harpfield Primary Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), improved significantly 2024 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Forest Park Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bursley Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 27 June 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 5 February 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 10 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School?
85% of the 102 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 49 families put St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School as their first choice for 49 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 49 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 143352.
- 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.