# Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy — Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.4/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Mrs Sarah Clowes

## Contact

- **Address:** Abbey Lane, Abbey Hulton, ST2 8AU
- **Phone:** 01782 234646
- **Website:** https://www.ourladyandstbenedict.co.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/stoke-on-trent/our-lady-and-st-benedict-catholic-academy-15155

## About

Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy is a school that is loving, learning and looking forward with Christ. It is an Outstanding school according to OFSTED. The school is part of St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Outstanding — Nov 2023
- **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Outstanding — Nov 2023
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Outstanding — Nov 2023
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Outstanding — Nov 2023
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Outstanding — Nov 2023
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Outstanding — Nov 2023

## Recent parent reviews

- **3/5** — Generally a good school, but some issues with communication: We have been generally pleased with Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy, but there have been a few instances where communication with the school has been lacking. However, the teachers and staff are kind and dedicated, and the school's facilities are excellent. We hope that the school will work on improving its communication with parents in the future. *(Nov 2022)*
- **5/5** — Outstanding teachers, facilities and values: Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy has been an absolute delight for our child and us as a family. The teachers are dedicated, caring and genuinely interested in our child's progress. The facilities are modern and well-maintained, and the Catholic values are deeply ingrained in the school's ethos. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — A wonderful school with a strong sense of community: We have many happy memories of our time at Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy. The school's commitment to Catholic values, academic excellence and extracurricular activities is truly impressive. The teachers and staff are knowledgeable, supportive and caring, and the school's facilities are excellent. *(May 2022)*
- **5/5** — A great start to our child's educational journey: We are thoroughly enjoying our time at Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy. The school's welcoming atmosphere, engaging teachers and stimulating curriculum have made a great start to our child's educational journey. We are confident that our child will thrive in this supportive and inclusive environment. *(Feb 2022)*

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