St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School
The Gateway, Redstreet Village, Newcastle, ST5 7ABOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School is a primary school in Newcastle for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 451 schools in Staffordshire. It ranks 3rd of 15 primary schools in Newcastle. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 March 2014, report published 10 April 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 May 2023
St Chad's Church of England Primary School is a warm and welcoming place. The school motto of 'Growing hearts and minds' is central to school life. Pupils love school, and parents and carers agree. One parent was typical of many when they commented, 'St Chad's has blossomed over the last two years under the new leadership. The children and their learning are the utmost priority in every situation.' Staff know pupils very well, and relationships between staff and pupils are positive. There are high expectations for all and a strong sense of community and mutual respect. Pupils are polite and courteous and have positive attitudes towards learning. They understand what bullying is. They say that although it is extremely rare, they are confident that adults would deal with it were it to happen. The school is a place where pupils cooperate and value each other. It is an inclusive environment where pupils respect each other's differences. One pupil summed up the views of many when they said, 'We don't treat people differently, we treat them with respect.' Pupils enjoy a wide range of after-school clubs, such as for netball, science and choir. They also have the opportunity to learn musical instruments, such as the violin and flute.
What the school should improve
- Some subject curriculums have recently been revised. In these subjects, the curriculum is not as advanced as it is in other subjects, and pupils have not learned as much as they could. Leaders should support subject leaders to embed these revised curriculum plans.
- Over the last few months, there have been significant changes to the governance of the school. Some governors are new to their role. As a result, governors are still developing a secure understanding of the effectiveness of the school's curriculum. Governors should continue to develop their role so that they hold leaders fully to account for the school's performance across the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
41 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
274 pupils on roll, with places for 360
Schools near St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crackley Bank Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
| Chesterton Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 38% met the expected standard |
| Springhead Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Bursley Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 67% met the expected standard |
| Wood Lane Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 36% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Joanne Brennan
- Phone
- 01782567750
- Address
- The Gateway, Redstreet Village, Newcastle, ST5 7AB
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- URN
- 124265
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.