The Faber Catholic Primary School
URN: 138722 • Stoke-on-Trent ST10 3DN
Overview
- Name
- The Faber Catholic Primary School
- URN
- 138722
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE PAINSLEY CATHOLIC ACADEMY
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Baxter (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01538702324
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Cotton Lane, Stoke-on-Trent ST10 3DN
Summary
The Faber Catholic Primary School, located in Stoke-on-Trent, is an academy converter that serves a mixed-gender population of 71 pupils, with a capacity for 80. The school is part of the St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust and emphasizes a strong Catholic ethos, promoting values rooted in Gospel teachings and British values. The school aims to create a respectful and inclusive environment where each child is valued as an individual.
The curriculum at The Faber is designed to be extensive and creative, offering a variety of extracurricular activities and after-school clubs. The school collaborates with Painsley Catholic College, allowing access to specialist teachers in subjects such as music, PE, and modern foreign languages. Regular communication with parents is a priority, with celebration assemblies and consultation evenings fostering a strong partnership between home and school.
Community engagement is integral to The Faber's mission, with students participating in parish Masses and other community events. The school invites prospective parents to visit and experience its welcoming environment firsthand, ensuring that families feel connected and supported in their children's education.
The curriculum at The Faber is designed to be extensive and creative, offering a variety of extracurricular activities and after-school clubs. The school collaborates with Painsley Catholic College, allowing access to specialist teachers in subjects such as music, PE, and modern foreign languages. Regular communication with parents is a priority, with celebration assemblies and consultation evenings fostering a strong partnership between home and school.
Community engagement is integral to The Faber's mission, with students participating in parish Masses and other community events. The school invites prospective parents to visit and experience its welcoming environment firsthand, ensuring that families feel connected and supported in their children's education.
Useful links
- Directors and Governors (governance)
- MAC Senior Executive Team (sen)
- Our School SEND process (sen)
- School SEND Policy (sen)
- SEND information report (sen)
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) (sen)
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (sen)
- News and Events (calendar)
- Newsletter 10th October 25 (download)
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
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE PAINSLEY CATHOLIC ACADEMY
- Capacity
- 80
- Pupils
- 71
- Boys
- 34
- Girls
- 37
- FSM %
- 5.60
- Open date
- 2012-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-03-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Staffordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 71 | 34 | 37 | 80 | 5.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 70 | 36 | 34 | 80 | 7.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 61 | 38 | 23 | 80 | 6.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 61 | 38 | 23 | 80 | 6.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 68 | 42 | 26 | 80 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 65 | 37 | 28 | 80 | 0.00 |
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