St Peter's CofE Academy

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 16
Ofsted judgements: Good

Fenton Manor, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2RROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St Peter's CofE Academy is a secondary school in Stoke-on-Trent for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 113 schools in Stoke-on-Trent. It ranks 21st of 24 secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in June 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 3 June 2025, report published 10 July 2025

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

Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 3 June 2025

The St Peters CofE Academy vision of 'every life enriched' is brought to life through the strong pastoral support that pupils receive. Pupils benefit from positive relationships with staff. Pupils know that staff care about them and that they are safe in school. This has resulted in a strong sense of community in the school. Pupils are polite and respectful. The school's high expectations for achievement are reflected in the ambitious curriculum that meets the pupils' aspirations. Pupils have positive attitudes in lessons. Pupils understand the importance of their education and work in calm and orderly lessons. This allows them to learn without distractions. Most pupils meet the school's high behaviour expectations. However, for those pupils that fail to meet these expectations, the school provides individualised support to address these behaviours. Pupils benefit from a comprehensive programme of opportunities that support their personal development. Pupils' engagement in school life is celebrated through activities such as 'Wacadays', the school's reward days. The schools 'student union' ensures that pupil voice is heard. Pupils can demonstrate their leadership through programmes such as young translators. Pupils are well prepared to deal with the challenges and opportunities they may face in the future.

What the school should improve

  • In some lessons, checks on what pupils know and understand are not used effectively to spot and address misconceptions. When this happens, pupils develop gaps in their knowledge and do not secure new ideas as quickly as they could. The school should ensure that staff have the expertise to act upon guidance and support to adapt their teaching and enable pupils to achieve well.
  • A minority of pupils find it hard to meet the school's revised high expectations for their behaviour. This means that they are more likely to be suspended from school. The school should ensure that there is ongoing support and review for those pupils who find it hardest to meet the school's high expectations for their behaviour such that the number of suspensions falls.

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

206 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score34.4

34.4, 11.7 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths19.4%

19.4%, 26 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths36.9%

36.9%, 27.9 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc17%

17%, 23.5 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score2.81

2.81, 1.28 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

1,052 pupils on roll, with places for 1,050

Eligible for free school meals50.5%

50.5%, 24 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language48.1%

48.1%, 26.5 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support17.2%

17.2%, 2.4 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.4%

3.4%, 2.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near St Peter's CofE Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College0.4 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Excellence Girls Academy0.6 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 46.8
The Registry0.9 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Thistley Hough Academy1 mileReport card: Needs attention to expected standardAttainment 8: 47.9
St Thomas More Catholic Academy1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 43.4

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
WOODARD ACADEMIES TRUST
Age range
11 to 16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
Sixth form
No
Headteacher
Principal Michael Astley
Address
Fenton Manor, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2RR
Local authority
Stoke-on-Trent
URN
136824

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.