Located in Newcastle Under Lyme, Knutton St Marys CofE Academy is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.

Knutton St Marys CofE Academy currently has around 170 pupils on roll, which is about 57% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.7% boys and 45.3% girls. Around 37.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 6.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 20%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (69.4%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Church Lane, Newcastle Under Lyme, ST5 6EB
Website: www.ksmacademy.com
Telephone: 01782446853
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Staffordshire
Headteacher / Principal: Miss Carly Wright
Religious character: Church of England
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 142078

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 08/05/2019

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 300
Number of Pupils: 170
Number of Boys: 93
Number of Girls: 77

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.9% 4%
Persistent absence: 20% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British69.40%118
African9.40%16
Other White4.10%7
White and Asian2.90%5
Other Mixed2.90%5
Indian2.40%4
White and Black Caribbean2.40%4
White and Black African1.80%3
Other Asian1.80%3
Chinese1.20%2
Irish0.60%1
Pakistani0.60%1
Other (any other ethnic group)0.60%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (-1.8)
Writing: Below Average (-2.2)
Maths: Below Average (-2.2)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
57%
Local authority average
61%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Local authority average
6%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
101.0
Local authority average
104.8
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
100.0
Local authority average
103.9
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Churchfields Nursery School
London Road , Chesterton ST5 7HZ
- not rated 2,301 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
Langdale Nursery School
Earls Drive , Clayton ST5 3QH
- not rated 3,088 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Oaklands Nursery School
Oaklands Avenue , Porthill ST5 0EX
4out of 4 3,152 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Dragon Square Nursery School
Dragon Square , Chesterton ST5 7HL
- not rated 3,237 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Knutton St Mary's Primary School
Church Lane , Knutton ST5 6EB
- not rated 0 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School
Knutton St Marys CofE Academy
Church Lane , Knutton ST5 6EB
3out of 4 0 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Knutton St Mary's CofE (C) Junior School
Church Lane , Knutton ST5 6EB
- not rated 0 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Cherry Hill Junior School
Church Lane , Knutton ST5 6EB
- not rated 83 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Knutton Infant School
High Street , Knutton ST5 6BX
- not rated 276 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St John Fisher Catholic College
Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ
- not rated 1,084 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St John Fisher Catholic College
Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ
2out of 4 1,084 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Newcastle Academy
Gallowstree Lane , The Westlands ST5 2QS
3out of 4 1,698 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
NCHS The Science College
Ostend Place , ST5 2QY
- not rated 1,766 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Wolstanton High School
Milehouse Lane , ST5 9JU
- not rated 2,290 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group
Knutton Lane , ST5 2GB
- not rated 941 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Edenhurst Preparatory School
Westlands Avenue , ST5 2PU
- not rated 1,688 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Blackfriars Academy
Priory Road , ST5 2TF
4out of 4 1,718 yd Academy special converter No Mixed More About School
Blackfriars School
Priory Road , ST5 2TF
- not rated 1,718 yd Foundation special school Yes Mixed More About School
Merryfields School
Hoon Avenue , ST5 9NY
- not rated 1,969 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Merryfields School
Hoon Avenue , ST5 9NY
3out of 4 1,969 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.