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Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy

Woodland Street, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST8 6LW, Staffordshire


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
95.4 / 100
Top 5%
Better than 95% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
104
Capacity
120
Ages
411
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, with 83% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 9% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notable, with 80% recommending the school, although feedback is based on a limited number of responses. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 4-11, backed by impressive academic outcomes.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 7 May 2025
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs UK
Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%.83%Top 9% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.25%Top 4% UK
Parent View (30 responses)
4.1
Good range of subjects
100%
My child feels safe
97%
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
School keeps me informed
90%
Behaviour is good
90%
My child is happy
87%
School supports development
87%
School has high expectations
87%
Progress is communicated
87%
My child makes good progress
83%
I'd recommend this school
80%
Bullying is dealt withParent View publishes % who disagree that bullying is dealt with — lower is better. Bar shows room for improvement (100% − disagree).
23% disagree
School responds to concerns
67%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.5%
White Other4.8%
Asian Other1.9%
Asian Chinese1.9%
Black African1.9%
Other1.0%
Location
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53.11108, -2.17189 · ST8 6LW

School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN140129
School typeAcademy converter

Frequently asked questions
What is Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy rated by Ofsted?

Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 May 2025.

Is Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy a good school?

Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy scores 95.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 5% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.

What do parents say about Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy?

Based on 30 Ofsted Parent View responses, Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.

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