St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy
Address: Poplar Drive, Kidsgrove
Town/City: Stoke-On-Trent
County: Staffordshire
Postcode: ST7 4HT
Telephone Number: 01782 787099
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2021
Trust: Three Spires Trust
Sponsor: Three Spires Trust

Staff and pupils

Acting Headteacher: Mrs Donna Pierpoint
Capacity: 205
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 189 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 92% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 13.2%

Location and administration

URN: 148401
DfE Number: 860/3489
UKPRN: 10087515
UPRN: 200004606099
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Newcastle-under-Lyme (E07000195)
Constituency: Stoke-on-Trent North (E14001521)
Electoral Ward: Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe (E05011422)
Diocese: CE20(Diocese of Lichfield)

Easting & Northing: 384316E, 354057N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 5' 2.89" N 2° 14' 7.69" W
Plus Code: 9C5V3QM7+MR

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Revd Iain Baker - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 April 2022 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Kirstie Brookes - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 May 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 21 May 2028.
  • Cressida Dickens - Local Governor. Appointed on 31 March 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 March 2027.
  • Mr Jason Gosling - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 December 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 December 2027.
  • Maisy Haycock - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 15 September 2029.
  • Janice Joynson - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 November 2028.
  • Abygayle Mason - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 June 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 June 2028.
  • Katherine Page - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 15 September 2029.
  • Donna Pierpoint - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • David Shemilt - Shared Chair of Local Governing Body - Establishment. Appointed on 1 April 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 May 2029.