St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School
Knutton Road, Wolstanton, Newcastle, ST5 0HUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School is a primary school in Newcastle for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 451 schools in Staffordshire. It ranks 4th of 15 primary schools in Newcastle. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 March 2014, report published 1 May 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 November 2023
Pupils have 'lots of fun' attending St Margaret's C of E Junior School. They are warmly welcomed to school each morning. The school ensures that all pupils attend school regularly and on time. Staff listen to and act on any worries or concerns pupils have. Pupils are very happy and safe here. They try hard to live the school motto: 'everyone is valued, everyone is motivated, everyone achieves'. Behaviour expectations are very high. Pupils are extremely polite, courteous and well- behaved. On very rare occasions that behaviour slips, teachers remind pupils how to behave and pupils respond swiftly. At social times, pupils enjoy spending time with their friends. Lunchtime prefects help pupils to make new friends and remind everyone to behave well. Pupils' attitudes to their learning during lessons are exceptional. Pupils achieve very highly. They are extremely well prepared for the next stage of their education. A wide range of opportunities broadens pupils' experiences. Trips and visits enrich learning and help build memories. For instance, pupils get to explore museum artefacts, enjoy a space experience and a theatre performance. Older pupils develop independence and teamwork skills as part of a residential visit. Board games, 'craftkids', coding and sports clubs allow pupils to develop new talents and interests.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
55 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
222 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Ellison Primary Academy | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| May Bank Infants' School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Hempstalls Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 72% met the expected standard |
| Etruscan Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 30% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr D Hugill
- Phone
- 01782973875
- Address
- Knutton Road, Wolstanton, Newcastle, ST5 0HU
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- URN
- 124268
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.