St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Lynton Avenue, Weeping Cross, Stafford, ST17 0EAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Anne's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Stafford for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 451 schools in Staffordshire. It ranks 8th of 35 primary schools in Stafford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 November 2023, report published 18 January 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 November 2023
'Let trust, respect and love live here.' This motto permeates every aspect of St Anne's. Pupils' well-being and care are at the forefront of everything that happens here. The school has high ambitions for every pupil, including disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). All adults want children to be the best they can be. Consequently, pupils flourish and do well. Pupils at this school are a delight. They are courteous, welcoming and friendly. They enjoy learning and coming to school. The warm and respectful relationships between adults and pupils are a joy to observe. Pupils trust their adults to deal with any issues quickly and effectively should they ever happen. Pupils say that everyone is welcome at their school and that they can 'just be who they are'. The school places great emphasis on pupils' personal and character development. Pupils benefit from an extensive range of activities that develop their personalities and further their interests. The many activities include taking on leadership roles, trips, residentials and a wide range of after-school clubs. Pupils speak with passion about their roles as special friends to younger peers and as house captains. The school is inclusive and ensures that pupils with SEND have the same opportunities as their peers.
What the school should improve
- The gaps in learning that some pupils have, especially pupils with SEND, are not always addressed effectively. This means that sometimes pupils are moved on to new learning before they are ready, and this slows their learning. The school should ensure that pupils' learning is secure before moving on to new content.
- Staff do not routinely teach pupils how to meet the high expectations they expect of them. In addition, some staff do not consistently reinforce the school's expectations. Consequently, pupils can sometimes show less positive learning behaviours that fall short of leaders' high expectations. The school should ensure that all pupils know how to meet the expected behaviours and that staff consistently reinforce them when needed.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
33 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
205 pupils on roll, with places for 218
Schools near St Anne's Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leasowes Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 86% met the expected standard |
| Barnfields Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Oakridge Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 83% met the expected standard |
| Berkswich CofE (VC) Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 81% met the expected standard |
| St Leonard's Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 50% met the expected standard |
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 Karen Bennett
- Phone
- 01785663128
- Address
- Lynton Avenue, Weeping Cross, Stafford, ST17 0EA
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- URN
- 142208
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.