Best 3 Primary schools in Newcastle Under Lyme – comparison

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Comparison of primary schools: Knutton St Marys CofE Academy (Primary) in Newcastle Under Lyme; St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Primary) in Newcastle Under Lyme — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Knutton St Marys CofE Academy and St Mary's Catholic Primary School. They are primary phase and academy sponsor led and academy converter type located around Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Knutton St Marys CofE Academy), published Jun 2019. The most recent inspection on record is for Knutton St Marys CofE Academy (Jun 2019). average roll around ≈ 300, combined total ≈ 600, typical FSM 25–30%, range 20–25%–35–40%; spread across trusts such as St Bart's Multi Academy Trust and Christ the King Catholic Collegiate.

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Attribute	Knutton St Marys CofE Academy ST5 6EB	St Mary's Catholic Primary School ST5 2TA
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy sponsor led	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 6EB	Newcastle Under Lyme Staffordshire ST5 2TA
Latest Ofsted	2 4 Jun 2019	2 17 Feb 2017
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	300	455
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	St Bart's Multi Academy Trust	Christ the King Catholic Collegiate
Website	www.ksmacademy.com	stmaryscatholicprimary.school
Telephone	01782568680	01782619685
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Knutton St Marys CofE Academy

ST5 6EB

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Newcastle Under Lyme
Staffordshire
ST5 6EB
Ofsted: 2 4 Jun 2019
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: St Bart's Multi Academy Trust
Website: www.ksmacademy.com
Telephone: 01782568680

St Mary's Catholic Primary School

ST5 2TA

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Newcastle Under Lyme
Staffordshire
ST5 2TA
Ofsted: 2 17 Feb 2017
Pupils: ≈ 400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Christ the King Catholic Collegiate
Website: stmaryscatholicprimary.school
Telephone: 01782619685

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.