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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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