Open Other Primary Roman Catholic Mixed

Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy

Abbey Lane, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 8AU
Part of: THE NEWMAN CATHOLIC COLLEGIATE (Multi-academy trust)
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Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy
Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 8AU
221 Pupils
210 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
55.30% FSM %
108 Boys
113 Girls
About Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy

Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy is a Primary Academies serving Stoke-on-Trent and the surrounding area in Stoke-on-Trent with a Roman Catholic character. The school for pupils aged 3–11 is part of the West Midlands region.

It has 221 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Sarah Clowes.

Information on Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Stoke-on-Trent
Region West Midlands
Administrative District Stoke-on-Trent
Parliamentary Constituency Stoke-on-Trent Central
Ward Abbey Hulton
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor ST GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-09-2013
UKPRN 10043098
URN 140141
Data Last Updated 18-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Diane Jones Chair of Local Governing Body 18/03/2022 01/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Emma Saunders Chair of Local Governing Body 02/03/2026 30/10/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Karen Davies Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 27/08/2013 30/10/2025 N/A
Mrs Mary Ajala Local Governor 01/10/2023 01/10/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Lisa Alcock- Hulme Local Governor 01/09/2025 01/09/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Jack Bickerton Local Governor 04/03/2022 03/03/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Sarah Clowes Local Governor 01/09/2022 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr John Crutchley Local Governor 27/09/2024 26/09/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Kathryn Foxall Local Governor 05/02/2022 30/10/2025 Elected by school staff
Mrs Christine Hartley Local Governor 28/06/2024 30/10/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Theresa Hollins Local Governor 13/01/2023 12/01/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Christopher Hyett Local Governor 30/09/2020 29/09/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Abbey Hulton Primary School
0.11 km • Stoke-on-Trent
Other
Newfriars College
0.4 km • Stoke-on-Trent
Other
Manor Abbey School
0.71 km • Stoke-on-Trent
Other
Aurora Hanley School
0.81 km • Stoke on Trent
Other
Kingsland CofE Academy
0.82 km • Stoke-on-Trent
Other
Birches Head Academy
1.05 km • Stoke-on-Trent
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent.
Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy has 221 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
Yes, Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Headteacher at Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy is Mrs Sarah Clowes.
Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy is at Abbey Lane, Abbey Hulton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 8AU, in the Stoke-on-Trent local authority, West Midlands.
Sixth form at Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Sarah Clowes
Abbey Lane, Abbey Hulton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 8AU
01782234646
www.ourladyandstbenedict.co.uk
Location
ST2 8AU  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 140141
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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