Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy

Primary
Academy
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Outstanding

Abbey Lane, Abbey Hulton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 8AUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy is a primary school in Stoke-on-Trent for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 113 schools in Stoke-on-Trent. It ranks 57th of 102 primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in November 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 28 November 2023, report published 28 January 2024

Overall effectiveness: Outstanding
Quality of education: Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Outstanding
Early years provision: Outstanding
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

31 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths58%

58%, 4 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

239 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals58.2%

58.2%, 31.7 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language30.1%

30.1%, 8.5 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support13.8%

13.8%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.3%

1.3%, 4.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Abbey Hulton Primary School	0.1 miles	Ofsted: Good	40% met the expected standard
Kingsland CofE Academy	0.5 miles	Report card: Expected standard to strong standard	62% met the expected standard
Carmountside Primary Academy	0.8 miles	Ofsted: Good	32% met the expected standard
Holden Lane Academy	0.8 miles	Ofsted: Good	77% met the expected standard
Co-op Academy Northwood	0.8 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: ST GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Age range: 3 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Clowes
Phone: 01782234646
Website: ourladyandstbenedict.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Abbey Lane, Abbey Hulton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 8AU
Local authority: Stoke-on-Trent
URN: 140141

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.