St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Ladywell Road, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 5DEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Mary's Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Stoke-on-Trent for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 113 schools in Stoke-on-Trent. It ranks 15th of 102 primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in May 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 May 2024, report published 13 June 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- 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 14 May 2024
St Mary's Church of England Primary School aims for all pupils to 'reach for the stars'. Pupils flourish in every respect at this exceptional school. Staff, pupils and parents are proud of their school. One parent's comment was typical of many when they stated, 'I'm so proud that my child attends this school as I believe that it will give him the best start for a bright future'. The school has an unwavering commitment to serving pupils, families and the community. Pupils consistently meet the school's high expectations. By the end of each key stage, pupils master the knowledge and skills set out in the school's ambitious curriculum. Pupils produce high-quality work across many different subjects. They are very well prepared for the next stage of their education. Pupils thrive due to the strong relationships that they build with staff and each other. Their behaviour in classrooms and around the school is exemplary. They are enthusiastic and resilient, demonstrating high levels of engagement with learning from the very start. Pupils are encouraged to be aspirational. They start thinking about possible future careers from the early years. Past 'alumni' are used effectively as examples of what they could achieve in the future.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
58 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
497 pupils on roll, with places for 480
Schools near St Mary's Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Summerbank Primary Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Mill Hill Primary Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 72% met the expected standard |
| Saint Nathaniel's Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Star Academy, Sandyford | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ST MARY'S ANGLICAN ACADEMY
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Clare Morton
- Phone
- 01782235337
- Address
- Ladywell Road, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 5DE
- Local authority
- Stoke-on-Trent
- URN
- 144210
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.