St Wilfrid's Catholic Academy
Queen's Avenue, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 6EEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Wilfrid's Catholic Academy is a primary school in Stoke-on-Trent for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 113 schools in Stoke-on-Trent. It ranks 80th of 102 primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 16 May 2017, report published 12 June 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 April 2023
Leaders have high aspirations for all pupils at St Wilfrid's. The school motto, 'love one another as I have loved you', is at the heart of leaders' work. Pupils are happy and safe. They enjoy coming to school and say that bullying is rare. This is because teachers and leaders act quickly to resolve any concerns. Leaders make sure that pupils have the academic knowledge and personal development to prepare them for the next stage of their learning. Pupils enjoy reading. Leaders and staff actively promote a love of reading. The vast majority of pupils read at home and are rewarded for doing so. Pupils enjoy a wide range of clubs, which they choose and sometimes help to run. These include wildlife, origami and code and create clubs. Pupils are proud of their school. They know and understand the school's rules of respect for God, respect for self, respect for others and respect for property. One pupil commented, 'They cover everything.' Leaders ensure that pupils' behaviour is managed consistently and fairly across the school. Parents and carers are positive about the school. One parent's comment was typical of many when they said their children 'always come home excited, wanting to tell me about their learning'.
What the school should improve
- A small number of pupils do not blend phonics well to read unknown words. As a result, they do not read as confidently or fluently as they could. Leaders should ensure that these pupils receive appropriate support in phonics to improve their ability to read.
- A small number of subject leaders have not been able to evaluate the impact of the curriculum in their subject. This means that some pupils do not learn some subject curriculums as intended. Leaders should ensure that subject leaders are able to further develop their roles, including evaluating the impact of the curriculum on pupils' learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
45 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
343 pupils on roll, with places for 315
Schools near St Wilfrid's Catholic Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Hill Primary Academy | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 72% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 81% met the expected standard |
| Summerbank Primary Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Saint Nathaniel's Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Moorpark Junior School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 42% met the expected standard |
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
- Mr Nick Glover
- Phone
- 01782235676
- Address
- Queen's Avenue, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 6EE
- Local authority
- Stoke-on-Trent
- URN
- 140151
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.