St Mary's Catholic Academy

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Cruso Street, Leek, ST13 8BWOpen in maps

St Mary's Catholic Academy is a primary school in Leek for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 451 schools in Staffordshire. It ranks 1st of 3 primary schools in Leek. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2016.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 28 January 2016, report published 29 February 2016

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

14 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths93%

93%, 31 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths14%

14%, 6 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score110

110, 4 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score112

112, 7 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score112

112, 7 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

179 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals27.4%

27.4%, 0.9 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language22.3%

22.3%, 0.7 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support7.8%

7.8%, 7 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.9%

3.9%, 2.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near St Mary's Catholic Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Westwood First School0.4 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
All Saints CofE First School0.5 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
St Edward's Church of England Academy0.5 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstanding59% met the expected standard
Woodcroft Academy0.6 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Leek First School0.7 milesOfsted: GoodNot 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 Gemma Turner
Phone
01538493888
Website
st-marys-leek.staffs.sch.uk
Address
Cruso Street, Leek, ST13 8BW
Local authority
Staffordshire
URN
138725

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.