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Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy
Abbey Lane, Abbey Hulton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 8AU, Stoke-on-Trent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
87.8 / 100
Top 12%
Better than 88% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
221
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted as of November 2023, this primary academy demonstrates strong educational quality, placing it in the top 67% of schools for expected outcomes in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. While 58% of students meet the expected standards, there is room for improvement in achieving higher standards, as none currently reach that benchmark. Overall, the school is well-regarded, reflected in its high LocaleIQ score, which indicates it performs better than 88% of schools.
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Last inspected: 28 November 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs 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%. | 58% | Bottom 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British65.2%
Black African10.9%
White Other8.6%
Other3.2%
Asian Other2.7%
Mixed W+B African2.3%
Black Other1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
Asian Indian0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Location
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53.03156, -2.14400 · ST2 8AU
School details
Local authorityStoke-on-Trent
RegionWest Midlands
URN140141
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy rated by Ofsted?
Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 November 2023.
Is Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy a good school?
Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy scores 87.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 12% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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