St Filumena's Catholic Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted judgements: Outstanding

Caverswall, Blythe Bridge, Stoke-on-Trent, ST11 9EAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St Filumena's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Stoke-on-Trent for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 451 schools in Staffordshire. It ranks 2nd of 102 primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 1 October 2024, report published 10 November 2024

This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.

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

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 1 October 2024

All members of the St Filumena's community are united in their view that this is a special school to attend. A dedicated team of staff, supported by inspirational leaders, ensure that every pupil fulfils their academic potential. Pupils develop a love of learning because of the exciting curriculum they experience. Pupils behave exceptionally well. Classrooms are calm places where learning is uninterrupted. Pupils listen attentively, eager to answer questions to deepen their understanding. They are highly motivated and want to do well. Pupils demonstrate the ability to work independently and are resilient when faced with challenges. Pupils feel safe because of the warm relationships they form with each other and staff. They learn the importance of sharing their concerns and know who to report to should they have a problem. Pupils understand that they are responsible for caring for each other and that by doing this, their school is a nice place to be. Many pupils develop new talents and interests during their time at school. Some learn to play musical instruments, while all learn to ride a bike and swim by the time they leave school. Pupils enjoy opportunities to sing at community events and raise money for charities they support.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

28 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths96%

96%, 34 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths21%

21%, 13 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score110

110, 4 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score111

111, 6 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score113

113, 8 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

187 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals7.5%

7.5%, 19 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language5.9%

5.9%, 15.7 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support8%

8%, 6.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan0.5%

0.5%, 5.5 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near St Filumena's Catholic Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
St Peter's Church of England Primary School0.2 milesOfsted: Requires improvementNot published
The Crescent Academy0.7 milesOfsted: Good72% met the expected standard
Springcroft Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good76% met the expected standard
Weston Junior Academy1 mileReport card: Expected standard59% met the expected standard
Weston Infant Academy1 mileOfsted: GoodNot published

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
ST GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mr Matthew Killeen
Address
Caverswall, Blythe Bridge, Stoke-on-Trent, ST11 9EA
Local authority
Staffordshire
URN
138723

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.