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Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy is a academy converter primary school in Stoke-on-Trent , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 221 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3–11

Age range

221

Pupils

210

Capacity

105%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2024

Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy is managed by Stoke-on-Trent and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 221 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Stoke-on-Trent before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy — School Information

Full address
Abbey Lane, Abbey Hulton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 8AU
Local authority
Stoke-on-Trent
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
55.3% of pupils
DfE URN
140141

Other Primary Schools in Stoke-on-Trent

If Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy

Is Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy oversubscribed?

Yes — Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy currently has 221 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy?

Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Stoke-on-Trent before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy cover?

Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy is a primary school in Stoke-on-Trent, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy?

Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.