Principal's Welcome

I am incredibly proud to welcome you to St Peter’s CofE Academy, the only Church of England secondary school in Stoke-on-Trent with a vibrant, inclusive community where every member of our Academy family is valued and encouraged to flourish.

At the heart of everything we do is our vision, "Every Life Enriched." We are committed to ensuring that every student achieves their full potential through excellent teaching, high expectations, strong pastoral support, and our Christian Core Values of Service, Thankfulness, Peace, Endurance, Trust, Empathy and Reverence. These values underpin daily life at St Peter’s and help shape young people who are confident, compassionate, resilient, and ready to make a positive contribution to society.

As a popular and oversubscribed Academy with a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating in all areas, we are proud that so many families choose St Peter’s for their children’s education. Our reputation is built on a culture of ambition, care, and achievement, where students are challenged to strive for excellence both academically and personally. We believe that every young person deserves an education that opens doors, broadens horizons, and equips them with the knowledge, skills, and character needed to lead successful and purposeful lives.

Our dedication to providing the highest quality educational experience was recognised in our most recent Ofsted inspection, where we were judged to be Good in all areas. This reflects the hard work and commitment of our students, staff, governors, parents, and wider community, all of whom play an important role in the success of our Academy.

There is a real emphasis on learning at St Peter’s. Our highly skilled and dedicated teachers inspire students to develop a lifelong love of learning and achieve their very best. We are fortunate to have a committed staff team with exceptionally low staff turnover, creating consistency, stability, and a strong sense of belonging.

Beyond the classroom, students benefit from a wide range of enrichment opportunities designed to develop talents, interests, leadership skills, and confidence. Whether through sport, music, performing arts, faith activities, student leadership, educational visits, or community service, we encourage our students to embrace new experiences and discover their passions.

Our state-of-the-art facilities provide an outstanding environment for learning and personal development. From modern classrooms equipped with extensive digital technology to our excellent sporting provision, including a full-size 3G pitch and multi-purpose Sports Hall, we ensure that students have access to the resources they need to succeed.

We believe that education is most successful when schools and families work together. By building strong partnerships with parents, carers, churches, and the wider community, we create an environment where every child feels supported, valued, and inspired to achieve their ambitions.

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about St Peter’s CofE Academy. I invite you to explore our website and social media to discover what makes our Academy such a special place to learn, grow, and succeed. 

Michael Astley 
Principal