The Faber Catholic Primary School
URN: 131984 • Stoke-on-Trent ST10 3DN
Overview
- Name
- The Faber Catholic Primary School
- URN
- 131984
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Alexandra Beardmore (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Cotton Lane, Stoke-on-Trent ST10 3DN
Summary
The Faber Catholic Primary School, located in Stoke-on-Trent, is a voluntary aided primary school that serves a mixed-gender population with a capacity of 70 students. It is part of the Painsley Catholic Academy and is committed to promoting positive values and virtues within its community, aligning its ethos with both Gospel and British values. The school places a strong emphasis on respect for individuals, fostering a nurturing environment for all students.
The curriculum at The Faber is designed to be extensive and creative, offering a wide range of high-quality educational opportunities. Students benefit from specialist teachers in subjects such as music, PE, modern foreign languages, and design and technology, thanks to the school's links with Painsley Catholic College. Additionally, the school provides various extra-curricular activities and after-school clubs to enhance children's learning experiences.
Community engagement is a key focus, with regular communication between the school and families. The school hosts celebration assemblies to acknowledge student achievements and involves parents in their children's educational progress through consultation evenings. The Faber also participates in parish Masses, reinforcing its connection with the local community.
The curriculum at The Faber is designed to be extensive and creative, offering a wide range of high-quality educational opportunities. Students benefit from specialist teachers in subjects such as music, PE, modern foreign languages, and design and technology, thanks to the school's links with Painsley Catholic College. Additionally, the school provides various extra-curricular activities and after-school clubs to enhance children's learning experiences.
Community engagement is a key focus, with regular communication between the school and families. The school hosts celebration assemblies to acknowledge student achievements and involves parents in their children's educational progress through consultation evenings. The Faber also participates in parish Masses, reinforcing its connection with the local community.
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Nearby alternatives
- St Mary's CofE VA Primary School (75.4)
- Excalibur Primary School (75.4)
- St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School (75.3)
- Oxhey First School (74.4)
- Knypersley First School (74.2)
Key details
- LA
- Staffordshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 70
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1999-09-01
- Close date
- 2012-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Staffordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 70 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 70 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 70 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 70 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 70 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 70 |
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