St Mary's Catholic Academy

URN: 138725 • Leek ST13 8BW

Overview

Name
St Mary's Catholic Academy
URN
138725
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
58.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Gemma Turner (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
01538493888
Website
Visit
Address
Cruso Street, Leek ST13 8BW

Summary

St Mary's Catholic Academy, located in Leek, Staffordshire, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrollment of 154 pupils, against a capacity of 210. As part of the St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, the school is committed to providing a holistic education that extends beyond the National Curriculum. The academy emphasizes critical thinking, encouraging students to engage with complex information and develop skills essential for independent learning.

The school's mission, "Love and Serve," reflects its Catholic values and aims to foster a supportive environment where pupils can thrive academically and personally. St Mary's places a strong emphasis on personal, social, spiritual, and health education, preparing students to be responsible and tolerant citizens in a changing society. With high attendance rates of 98.93% in Key Stage 1 and 98.30% in Key Stage 2, the school demonstrates a commitment to maintaining a positive learning atmosphere.

Parents appreciate the school's inclusive approach, noting the strong support provided to both students and families. Opportunities for parental involvement, such as 'watch and learn' sessions and class liturgies, further strengthen the community ties and enhance the educational experience at St Mary's.

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
210
Pupils
154
Boys
74
Girls
80
FSM %
29.20
Open date
2012-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-12-05
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Staffordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 154 74 80 210 29.20
2024-09-11 157 77 80 210 28.00
2023-09-11 176 92 84 210 35.80
2022-09-11 176 92 84 210 35.80
2021-09-11 166 93 73 210 31.90
2020-09-11 175 95 80 210 27.40

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