Located in Stoke-on-Trent, St Peter's CofE Academy is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.
St Peter's CofE Academy currently has around 1052 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.2% boys and 49.8% girls. Around 46.3% 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 10.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 31.6%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 40.9%. pakistani pupils make up about 16.3% , followed by african at 10.8%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 89% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (81%) , including 8% who stay in school sixth forms and 73% progressing to further education , while 5% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Fenton Manor, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2RR |
| Website: | http://www.spa.woodard.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01782882500 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Principal Michael Astley |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 136824 |
Ofsted inspection date: 03/06/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1050 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1052 |
| Number of Boys: | 528 |
| Number of Girls: | 524 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 10.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 31.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 40.90% | 430 |
| Pakistani | 16.30% | 171 |
| African | 10.80% | 114 |
| Other White | 6.80% | 72 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 5.50% | 58 |
| Other Asian | 4.80% | 50 |
| Indian | 2.90% | 31 |
| Other Mixed | 2.90% | 30 |
| White and Asian | 2.60% | 27 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.40% | 15 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.40% | 15 |
| Other Black | 1.40% | 15 |
| White and Black African | 1.10% | 12 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.40% | 4 |
| Caribbean | 0.30% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.20% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.20% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Boughey Nursery School College Road , Shelton ST4 2DQ | - not rated | 1,171 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Field House Nursery School Munro Street , West End ST4 5HA | - not rated | 2,065 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Penkhull Nursery School 4 St Christopher Avenue , Penkhull ST4 5NA | - not rated | 2,700 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood and Broom Community Nursery School Northwood Park Road , Hanley ST1 6QU | - not rated | 2,939 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood Nursery School Northwood Park Road , Hanley ST1 6QU | - not rated | 2,939 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church CofE Primary School William Street , Fenton ST4 2JG | - not rated | 539 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary Academy William Street , Fenton ST4 2JG | 3out of 4 | 539 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Academy Watkin Street , Fenton ST4 4NP | 3out of 4 | 744 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School Watkin Street , Fenton ST4 4NP | - not rated | 744 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebe Primary School Park Place , Fenton ST4 3HZ | - not rated | 1,064 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's CofE Academy Fenton Manor , Fenton ST4 2RR | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Berry Hill High School and Sports College Arbourfield Drive , Bucknall ST2 9LR | - not rated | 2,215 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE (A) High School and International Language College Queen's Road , Penkhull ST4 7LG | - not rated | 2,369 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thistley Hough High School Newcastle Lane , Penkhull ST4 5JJ | - not rated | 2,499 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thistley Hough Academy Thistley Hough , Penkhull ST4 5JJ | 3out of 4 | 2,499 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 682 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 682 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 1,588 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Midlands College Hyde Park , City Road ST4 1DS | - not rated | 718 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Staffordshire University College Road , ST4 2DE | - not rated | 984 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Excellence Girls Academy CROWTHER STREET , SHELTON ST4 2ER | - not rated | 1,106 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Park Avenue Girls' High School 22 Avenue Road , ST4 2DT | - not rated | 1,298 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Want2Achieve The Academy Unit 1 , Trent Walk ST1 3HE | - not rated | 1,555 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.