Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy
Contact details for the school

School Name: Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy
Address: Abbey Lane, Abbey Hulton
Town/City: Stoke-On-Trent
County: Staffordshire
Postcode: ST2 8AU
Telephone Number: 01782 234646
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2013
Trust: St Gabriel The Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust
Sponsor: St Gabriel The Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Clowes
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 239 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 114% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 58.2%

Location and administration

URN: 140141
DfE Number: 861/3405
UKPRN: 10043098
UPRN: 3455121969
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Stoke-on-Trent (E06000021)
Constituency: Stoke-on-Trent Central (E14001520)
Electoral Ward: Abbey Hulton (E05014555)
Diocese: RC03(Archdiocese of Birmingham)

Easting & Northing: 390440E, 348263N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 1' 55.92" N 2° 8' 37.93" W
Plus Code: 9C5V2VJ4+VF

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Abbey Hulton Primary School (0.1km)
  2. Newfriars College (0.4km)
  3. Manor Abbey School (0.7km)
  4. Aurora Hanley School (0.8km)
  5. Kingsland CofE Academy (0.8km)
  6. Birches Head Academy (1.0km)
  7. Merit Hospital School and Medical Pupil Referral Unit (1.1km)
  8. Carmountside Primary Academy (1.3km)
  9. Holden Lane Academy (1.3km)
  10. Co-op Academy Northwood (1.3km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mrs Mary Ajala - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 October 2027.
  • Mrs Lisa Alcock- Hulme - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 September 2029.
  • Jack Bickerton - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 March 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 March 2030.
  • Mrs Sarah Clowes - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr John Crutchley - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 26 September 2028.
  • Mrs Karen Davies - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 27 August 2013. Term runs until 30 October 2025.
  • Mrs Kathryn Foxall - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 February 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 October 2025.
  • Mrs Christine Hartley - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 June 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 October 2025.
  • Mrs Theresa Hollins - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 January 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 January 2027.
  • Mr Christopher James Hyett - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 September 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 September 2028.
  • Mrs Diane Jones - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 March 2026 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 17 March 2026.
  • Mrs Diane Jones - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 18 March 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 March 2026.
  • Mr Anthony Owen - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 May 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 30 October 2025.
  • Mr Anthony Owen - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 May 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 May 2030.
  • Andrea Paul - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 June 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 June 2030.
  • Mrs Janet Powell - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 February 2014 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 February 2026.
  • Miss Roisin Rooney - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 February 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 October 2025.
  • Mrs Emma Saunders - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 October 2018 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 March 2026.
  • Emma Saunders - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 2 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 October 2026.
  • Merrilyn Shaw - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 November 2028.
  • Mrs Lynn Smith - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 September 2013 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 September 2029.