The Faber Catholic Primary School

About The Faber Catholic Primary School

A Catholic school with a mission to promote positive values and virtues within our school community. We have a wide range of extra-curricular activities and after-school clubs. Our links with Painsley Catholic College enable the children to benefit from specialist teachers.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mrs Sarah Baxter

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.3

Teaching Quality 4.3

Communication 4.7

Student Wellbeing 4.3

Facilities 4.7

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 30 responses • 42.3% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

100% positive

My child feels safe at this school

100% positive

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

100% positive

The school has high expectations for my child

86.7% positive 3.3% negative

My child does well at this school

93.4% positive

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 30 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

3.2

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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Emily F

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Amazing experience for our children"

We are absolutely thrilled with The Faber Catholic Primary School. The teachers are dedicated and caring, and the facilities are excellent. Our children love attending the after-school clubs and celebration assemblies. We feel so lucky to have found such a wonderful school community!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Rachel G

Parent Jun 1, 2022

4.0

"Some minor concerns but overall positive experience"

We're generally happy with our child's experience at The Faber, but there have been a few instances where we've had to chase up on communication from the school. We appreciate the emphasis on extracurricular activities and the opportunities for children to develop their skills, but we'd like to see more consistency in the way the school handles parent queries.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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David B

Parent Mar 15, 2021

5.0

"Welcoming and inclusive environment"

We've been impressed by the warm welcome we received from the staff and the sense of community at The Faber. The school's values of respect, kindness, and compassion align with our own family values, and we appreciate the emphasis on Catholic social teaching.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sarah K

Parent Jan 1, 2020

4.0

"Excellent preparation for secondary school"

Our child attended The Faber for several years and we were consistently impressed with the quality of education. The school's curriculum is well-rounded and prepares children for the next stage of their academic journey. We appreciated the regular communication with parents and the opportunities for children to develop their interests.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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