Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy
URN: 140141 • Stoke-on-Trent ST2 8AU
Overview
- Name
- Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy
- URN
- 140141
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE NEWMAN CATHOLIC COLLEGIATE
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 59.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Clowes (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01782234646
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Abbey Lane, Stoke-on-Trent ST2 8AU
Summary
Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Stoke-on-Trent, with a current enrolment of 221 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 210. As part of the Newman Catholic Collegiate, the school emphasizes a nurturing and inclusive environment where each child is valued as an individual. The academy's mission, "Loving, learning and looking forward with Christ," reflects its commitment to promoting Gospel values and virtues within the school community.
The school offers a broad curriculum designed to enhance knowledge and skills, complemented by a variety of extracurricular activities and after-school clubs. Specialist teachers provide additional support in subjects such as Music, PE, and modern foreign languages, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience. Outdoor learning opportunities are also available, including a dedicated play area for Early Years and a "school in the forest" initiative.
A dedicated pastoral team focuses on safeguarding and supporting families, ensuring that children feel safe, happy, and ready to learn. The school fosters strong relationships within the community, encouraging collaboration between parents and staff to help each child achieve their full potential.
The school offers a broad curriculum designed to enhance knowledge and skills, complemented by a variety of extracurricular activities and after-school clubs. Specialist teachers provide additional support in subjects such as Music, PE, and modern foreign languages, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience. Outdoor learning opportunities are also available, including a dedicated play area for Early Years and a "school in the forest" initiative.
A dedicated pastoral team focuses on safeguarding and supporting families, ensuring that children feel safe, happy, and ready to learn. The school fosters strong relationships within the community, encouraging collaboration between parents and staff to help each child achieve their full potential.
Useful links
- Newsletters (calendar)
- Juniper Websites (other)
- Facebook (other)
- Accessibility Statement (other)
- High Visibility Version (other)
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
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE NEWMAN CATHOLIC COLLEGIATE
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 221
- Boys
- 108
- Girls
- 113
- FSM %
- 55.30
- Open date
- 2013-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Staffordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 221 | 108 | 113 | 210 | 55.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 214 | 109 | 105 | 210 | 52.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 222 | 107 | 115 | 210 | 45.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 222 | 107 | 115 | 210 | 45.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 228 | 115 | 113 | 210 | 44.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 224 | 119 | 105 | 210 | 39.30 |
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