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Schools in Staffordshire

A council (local authority) in the West Midlands

  • Council
  • 718 schools and nurseries
  • 126,471 pupils
  • 24 towns and villages

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are close to England, and results at 16 were below England in 2026. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky
24 towns

Staffordshire at a glance

Strong attendance, weaker results at 16

How Staffordshire's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries718309 primary · 70 secondary · 269 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better95%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1163%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths40%Attainment 8 43.4, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary20%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school16%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Staffordshire

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Staffordshire primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Staffordshire

309 mainstream schools in Staffordshire, best first

Leasowes Primary School

Stafford, ST17 0HT · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

59 first choices, 59 offers made

Met the standard at 1186%

England 62%

Days missed
3.0%
Pupils
430
Pupils per teacher
23.5
View school Leasowes Primary School
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Top Secondary Schools in Staffordshire

70 mainstream schools in Staffordshire, best first

John Taylor High School

Burton-on-Trent, DE13 8AZ · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good or better

Results well above the England average.

251 first choices, 242 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1653.6

England 46.2

Days missed
4.9%
Pupils
1,523
Pupils per teacher
17.2
View school John Taylor High School

Painsley Catholic College

Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 1LH · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

248 first choices, 246 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1656.3

England 46.2

Days missed
5.0%
Pupils
1,340
Pupils per teacher
15.0
View school Painsley Catholic College
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Nurseries in Staffordshire

269 in Staffordshire, highest Ofsted grade first

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Sixth Forms in Staffordshire

58 in Staffordshire, by the school's Eduscope score

John Taylor High School

Burton-on-Trent, DE13 8AZ · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good or better

Results well above the England average.

251 first choices, 242 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1653.6

England 46.2

Days missed
4.9%
Pupils
1,523
Pupils per teacher
17.2
View school John Taylor High School

Painsley Catholic College

Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 1LH · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

248 first choices, 246 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1656.3

England 46.2

Days missed
5.0%
Pupils
1,340
Pupils per teacher
15.0
View school Painsley Catholic College

The Friary School

Lichfield, WS13 7EW · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

268 first choices, 217 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1658.5

England 46.2

Days missed
6.4%
Pupils
1,255
Pupils per teacher
17.1
View school The Friary School
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Special Schools in Staffordshire

53 in Staffordshire. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Aurora Hanley School

Stoke on Trent, ST2 8PQ · Independent · All-through · Ages 6 to 19

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
84
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Aurora Hanley School

Blackfriars Academy

Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2TF · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
10.8%
Pupils
121
Pupils per teacher
8.3
View school Blackfriars Academy

Bluebell School Ltd

St7 1eh · Independent · All-through · Ages 3 to 19

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
138
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Bluebell School Ltd
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Private Schools in Staffordshire

39 in Staffordshire. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Aurora Hanley School

Stoke on Trent, ST2 8PQ · Independent · All-through · Ages 6 to 19

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
84
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Aurora Hanley School

Bluebell School Ltd

St7 1eh · Independent · All-through · Ages 3 to 19

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
138
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Bluebell School Ltd

Heather Field School

St17 9jw · Independent · All-through · Ages 3 to 19

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
129
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Heather Field School
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The map

Every school in Staffordshire, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Hednesford Nursery School, GoodOaklands Nursery School, OutstandingSamuel Allsopp Primary and Nursery School, Requires improvement in 3 areasThe Croft Primary School, Needs attention in 1 areaRavensmead Primary School, GoodWood Lane Primary School, Requires improvement in 1 areaMoor First School, Good in every areaSquirrel Hayes First School, GoodBridgtown Primary School, GoodChadsmoor Community Infants and Nursery School, GoodFive Ways Primary School, GoodWest Hill Primary School, GoodCheadle Primary School, Needs attention in 4 areasSt Stephen's Primary School, GoodFulford Primary School, Expected standard or betterThomas Barnes Primary School, Good or betterLongwood Primary School, GoodHassell Primary School, GoodMay Bank Infants' School, GoodOakridge Primary School, Outstanding in every areaSpringfields First School, GoodEndon Hall Primary School, Needs attention in 3 areasAshcroft Infants' School, Expected standard in every areaHayes Meadow Primary School, GoodThomas Russell Junior School, OutstandingFlorendine Primary School, GoodGlenthorne Community Primary School, GoodSpringcroft Primary School, GoodPirehill First School, Expected standard or betterOakhill Primary School, GoodHanbury's Farm Community Primary School, GoodChancel Primary School, Good or betterThe John Bamford Primary School, GoodLane Green First School, Good in every areaJerome Primary School, GoodAmington Heath Primary School and Nursery, GoodPerton First School, GoodGorsemoor Primary School, Expected standard or betterLandywood Primary School, Expected standard or betterBlakeley Heath Primary School, GoodWestfield Primary School, Requires improvementSt Leonard's Primary School, Requires improvement in 1 areaCooper Perry Primary School, Needs attention in 3 areasBurton Manor Primary School, GoodFlash Ley Primary School, GoodChase Terrace Primary School, GoodFulfen Primary School, OutstandingHugo Meynell CofE (VC) Primary School, Good or betterBarlaston CofE (VC) First School, GoodBerkswich CofE (VC) Primary School, OutstandingBetley CofE VC Primary School, Good in every areaSt Anne's CofE (VC) Primary School, GoodChadsmoor CofE (VC) Junior School, GoodChrist Church CofE (C) Primary School, GoodSt Chad's CofE (C) Primary School, GoodSt Luke's CofE (C) Primary School, Good in every areaSt Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School, GoodSt Chad's CofE (VC) First School, Expected standard or betterAll Saints CofE (C) First School, GoodSt Michael's CofE (C) First School, GoodSt John's CofE (C) Primary School, GoodTittensor CofE (C) First School, GoodSir John Offley CofE (VC) Primary School, GoodBaldwins Gate CofE(VC) Primary School, GoodHob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School, GoodHoly Trinity CofE (C) Primary School, GoodSt Modwen's Catholic Primary School, GoodSt Michael's CofE (A) First School, Expected standard in every areaSt Leonard's CofE (A) Primary School, Strong standard in every areaSt Mary's CofE (A) First School, GoodSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Strong standard in every areaSt Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School, GoodSt Gabriel's Catholic Primary School, Needs attention in 2 areasSS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, GoodPaget High School, GoodNorton Canes High School, Requires improvementCodsall Community High School, GoodKing Edward VI School, GoodWalton Priory Middle School, Good or betterPerton Middle School, GoodAbbot Beyne School, GoodBilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School, GoodCorbett VA CofE Primary School, GoodStafford Manor High School, Urgent improvement in 1 areaSt. Dominic's Grammar School, InspectedDenstone College, InspectedLichfield Cathedral School, InspectedSt Dominic's Priory School, InspectedThe Yarlet School, InspectedNewcastle-under-Lyme School, InspectedMaple Hayes Hall School, GoodStafford Grammar School, InspectedRoaches School, InadequateHorton Lodge Community Special School, GoodHednesford Valley High School, GoodMarshlands School, GoodOptions Trent Acres School, InspectedThe William Amory Primary School, GoodCedars - Newcastle, Moorlands and Darwin Bases, GoodForsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School, OutstandingChasetown Community School, Good in every areaRugeley School, Expected standard or betterKettlebrook Short Stay School, GoodDraycott Moor College, GoodSt Lukes CofE Primary School, Strong standard in every areaChase View Community Primary School, GoodBurton PRU, GoodMortimer House School, Strong standard or betterLandau Forte Academy, Amington, Needs attention in 1 areaJohn Taylor High School, Good or betterThe de Ferrers Academy, GoodThe Violet Way Academy, GoodErasmus Darwin Academy, GoodThe Cheadle Academy, GoodChrist Church Academy, Expected standard or betterLongdon Hall School, GoodThe Hart School, GoodLandau Forte Academy, QEMS, GoodStaffordshire University Academy, GoodBiddulph High School, Needs attention in 5 areasCannock Chase High School, GoodThe Weston Road Academy, GoodRobin's Nest School, GoodBursley Academy, Requires improvementHopedale School, OutstandingThe Rural Enterprise Academy, InadequateLift Tamworth, Good in every areaThe Faber Catholic Primary School, Good or betterSt Filumena's Catholic Primary School, Outstanding in every areaSt Giles' Catholic Primary School, GoodSt Thomas' Catholic Primary School, OutstandingSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, OutstandingLift Rawlett, Requires improvement in 4 areasSt Mary's Catholic Academy, GoodPainsley Catholic College, GoodThe Mosley Academy, Good in every areaThe Wilnecote School, GoodLift Anglesey, GoodSt Edward's Church of England Academy, Good or betterThe JCB Academy, GoodScientia Academy, GoodLandau Forte Academy Greenacres, Good in every areaAlleyne's Academy, GoodOur Lady of Grace Catholic Academy, Good or betterSt John the Evangelist Catholic Academy, GoodMadeley High School, GoodChurchfields Primary School, Good in every areaVeritas Primary Academy, GoodSpringhill Primary Academy, GoodSilverdale Primary Academy, GoodChesterton Community Sports College, Needs attention in 1 areaHeath Hayes Primary Academy, Expected standard or betterNorton Canes Primary Academy, GoodLark Hall Infant & Nursery Academy, Expected standard in every areaFlax Hill Junior Academy, Needs attention in 1 areaSt John Fisher Catholic College, Requires improvementSt Mary's Catholic Primary School, GoodHavergal CofE (C) Primary School, GoodMoorgate Primary Academy, GoodRowley Park Primary Academy, GoodWalton Hall Academy, GoodWoodhouse Academy, GoodJohn Wheeldon Primary Academy, GoodFive Spires Academy, GoodFeatherstone Academy, GoodKinver High School and Sixth Form, Expected standard or betterThree Peaks Primary Academy, GoodWombourne High School, Needs attention in 4 areasBlackfriars Academy, OutstandingCoppice Academy, Outstanding in every areaGlascote Academy, Good in every areaSt Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy, GoodPye Green Academy, GoodLandau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form, GoodCastle Primary School, GoodDilhorne Endowed CofE Primary School, Expected standard or betterGnosall St Lawrence Coe Primary Academy, GoodHaughton St Giles CofE Primary Academy, GoodSt John's Primary Academy, GoodSt Werburgh's CE (A) Primary School, GoodThe Valley Primary School, GoodWoodseaves CE Primary Academy, GoodIvetsey Bank Hospital School, GoodSilkmore Primary Academy, Expected standard or betterThe Orme Academy, GoodKnutton St Marys CofE Academy, GoodSaxon Hill Academy, Strong standard in every areaThe Howard Primary School, GoodThe Richard Crosse CofE Primary School, GoodThe St. Mary's CofE Primary School, OutstandingCicely Haughton School, Outstanding in every areaLoxley Hall School, Good or betterBlessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Strong standard in every areaBlessed William Howard Catholic School, GoodSun Academy Bradwell, GoodSt Anne's Catholic Primary School, GoodSt Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery, GoodSt Dominic's Catholic Primary School, Strong standard or betterSt John's Catholic Primary School, Expected standard or betterSt Mary's Catholic Primary School, Expected standard or betterSt Patrick's Catholic Primary School, GoodManifold Church of England Primary School, GoodHollinsclough Church of England Academy, GoodNewcastle Academy, GoodClayton Hall Academy, GoodKingsmead School, Expected standard or betterChrist Church CofE First School, GoodColwich CofE Primary School, GoodOulton CofE First School, GoodSt Andrew's CofE Primary School, GoodSt Peter's CofE Primary School, GoodThe Haven School, GoodEvergreen, GoodChurnet View Middle School, GoodLeek High School, Requires improvementThomas Russell Infants School, GoodWestwood College, Requires improvementHorninglow Primary School, GoodEton Park Junior Academy, GoodLansdowne Infant Academy, GoodYoxall St Peter's CofE Primary School, GoodHempstalls Primary School, Good or betterCodsall Middle School, GoodBarnfields Primary School, GoodSt Peter's Church of England Primary Academy, Good or betterSir Graham Balfour High School, GoodEllison Primary Academy, GoodLeasowes Primary School, OutstandingSt Nicholas Church of England First School, GoodWalton High School, GoodChesterton Primary School, Expected standard or betterThe Meadows School, GoodSt James Church of England Primary Academy, GoodSt John's CofE Primary Academy, GoodCrackley Bank Primary School, GoodMeir Heath Academy, GoodBishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy, Good or betterSt Wulstan's Catholic Primary School, GoodPerton Primary Academy, GoodSpringfield School, GoodParkside Primary School, GoodAnkermoor Primary Academy, GoodThursfield Primary School, GoodWaterhouses CofE Primary Academy, GoodHenhurst Ridge Primary Academy, GoodSt Edward's CofE Academy Cheddleton, GoodSt Benedict Biscop CofE Primary School, GoodAurora Hanley School, OutstandingTynsel Parkes CofE Primary Academy, GoodMerryfields School, GoodLittleton Green Community School, GoodChase Terrace Academy, Good in every areaBoney Hay Primary Academy, GoodBluebell School Ltd, OutstandingPicknalls First School, GoodAll Saints' CofE First School, Expected standard or betterHutchinson Memorial CofE First School, Requires improvementThomas Alleyne's High School, GoodWindsor Park CE Middle School, Expected standard in every areaPenkridge Middle School, Expected standard or betterCo-op Academy Friarswood, GoodCherry Trees School, GoodWightwick Hall School, Expected standard or betterChurchfield CofE Primary Academy, GoodSeabridge Primary School, Expected standard or betterChadsmead Primary Academy, Good or betterSt Saviour's CofE Academy, Needs attention in 2 areasGentleshaw Primary Academy, Needs attention in 3 areasBirches First School, GoodGreat Wyrley Academy, GoodBird's Bush Primary School, Requires improvement in 1 areaSir Thomas Boughey Academy, Needs attention in 1 areaGreat Wood Community Primary School, Needs attention in 3 areasBishop Rawle CofE Primary School, Expected standard or betterWilliam Shrewsbury Primary School, Expected standard or betterThe Meadows Primary School, OutstandingOutwoods Primary School, Expected standard in every areaJohn of Rolleston Primary School, Needs attention in 1 areaBrewood Middle CofE Academy, GoodRykneld Primary School, Expected standard or betterRocklands School, GoodRyecroft CofE Middle School, GoodOldfields Hall Middle School, Expected standard or betterGrange School, GoodMarshbrook First School, GoodPrincefield First School, GoodSt John's CofE First School, Expected standard or betterWolgarston High School, Expected standard or betterDosthill Primary School, Good in every areaRichard Wakefield CofE Primary Academy, GoodScotch Orchard Primary School, Needs attention in 5 areasSt Peter's CofE Academy Alton, GoodCharnwood Primary Academy, GoodAll Saints CofE Academy Denstone, Expected standard or betterSt Peter's CofE Primary Academy, GoodSt Augustine's CofE Academy, GoodHazel Slade Primary Academy, GoodLongford Primary Academy, Good in every areaLakeside Primary School, Expected standard or betterOur Lady and St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School, GoodShobnall Primary & Nursery School, OutstandingSt Luke's CofE Academy Endon, Outstanding in every areaStoneydelph Primary School, GoodJohn Taylor Free School, GoodThe Fountains Primary School, GoodThe Fountains High School, GoodCastle Hill School, Needs attention in 3 areasWinshill Village Primary and Nursery School, Expected standard in every areaHorton St Michael's CofE First School, GoodWilliam MacGregor Primary School, GoodTwo Rivers Primary School, OutstandingBlessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy, OutstandingHoly Rosary Catholic Voluntary Academy, Good in every areaChaselea Alternative Provision Academy, Expected standard or betterNeedwood CofE Primary School, Outstanding in every areaAll Saints CofE (C) Primary School, GoodSt Mary's CofE First Academy, Expected standard or betterCheslyn Hay Academy, Expected standard or betterNether Stowe School, Needs attention in 7 areasTwo Gates Primary School, GoodNewfriars College, GoodBeresford Memorial CofE First School, GoodLeek First School, GoodRushton CofE First School, Good or betterFoley Infant School Academy, GoodBrindley Heath Junior School Academy, GoodAll Saints CofE First School, GoodWestwood First School, GoodKidsgrove Secondary School, GoodKidsgrove Primary School, Needs attention in 1 areaTwo Rivers High School, OutstandingGreat Oaks College, GoodAll Saints' CofE Primary School, GoodRedbrook Hayes Community Primary School, GoodAnson CofE Primary School, GoodKnypersley First School, Outstanding in every areaOxhey First School, OutstandingQueen's Croft High School, GoodKingsfield First School, GoodThe Friary School, GoodHenry Chadwick Primary School, GoodJames Bateman Middle School, GoodManor Hill First School, GoodThe Reginald Mitchell Primary School, GoodHeather Field School, OutstandingLyme Brook Independent School, GoodPoppyfield Primary Academy, GoodStreethay Primary School, OutstandingBlackshaw Moor CofE First School, GoodParkgate Farm, GoodThe Woodlands Community Primary School, GoodSt Mary and St Chad CofE First School, GoodBurton Fields School, GoodWoodcroft Academy, GoodSt Paul's CofE First School, GoodEtching Hill CofE Primary Academy, GoodSt Leonard's CofE First School, GoodChurch Eaton Primary School, Expected standard or betterSt Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Good in every areaDove CofE Academy, GoodAll Saints CofE Primary School, Bednall, Requires improvementEdge Hill Academy, GoodWilnecote Junior Academy, Requires improvementHeathfields Infant Academy, GoodSt John's CofE Primary School, GoodPaulet High School, GoodCompass Community School Staffordshire, GoodCoton Green Primary School, Good in every areaEndon High School, GoodForest Hills Primary School, Expected standard or betterCastlechurch Primary School, GoodElm House School, GoodBailey Street Alternative Provision Academy, Expected standard or betterJP Alternative Education, GoodLittle Aston Primary Academy, Expected standard or betterGreysbrooke Primary School, GoodSt Christopher's Catholic Primary Academy, GoodSt Thomas' CofE Primary Academy, GoodThe King's CofE Academy, GoodWerrington Primary School, GoodThe Richard Clarke First School, GoodMoorside High School, GoodLangdale Primary School, GoodAnker Valley Primary Academy, GoodDemetae Academy, InspectedHighfields Primary Academy, GoodAlsagers Bank Primary Academy, GoodLongridge School, GoodSt Chad's CofE Primary School, GoodSt Michael's CofE (C) Primary School, GoodRedhill Primary School, GoodMoorhill Primary School, GoodGreenhall, OutstandingKaleidoscope School, GoodFradley Park Primary and Nursery School, Good or betterBramshall Meadows First School, Good in every areaRidgeway Primary Academy, Good in every areaManor Primary Academy, Good in every areaMoat Hall Primary Academy, Good in every areaKing Edward VI High School, Requires improvement in 4 areasBlythe Bridge High School, Expected standard or betterBhylls Acre Primary School, Expected standard in every areaWhittington Primary and Nursery School, Expected standard or betterHolly Grove Primary Academy, Expected standard or betterTillington Manor Primary School, Needs attention in 2 areasGreen Lea First School, Expected standard or betterSpringhead Primary School, GoodThe Bridge Academy, Expected standard in every areaAll Saints Church of England Primary and Nursery School, Expected standard in every areaAnna Seward Primary, Needs attention in 3 areasCardinal Griffin Catholic College, GoodDove Bank Primary School, GoodSt Mary's CofE Primary School, GoodSt Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Good in every areaMary Howard Church of England Primary School, Good or betterSherbrook Primary School, GoodSt. Peter's Church of England First School, Requires improvementWestlands Primary School, GoodTalbot First School, Requires improvementSt Paul's Church of England Primary School, OutstandingGarden Village Primary AcademyBeaconfields Primary SchoolDunstall Park Primary SchoolBranston Locks Primary and Nursery SchoolSt Peter's Church of England Primary School, Requires improvementDoxey Academy, Requires improvementMillfield Primary School, GoodCheslyn Hay Primary Academy, GoodAll Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery, Requires improvementLittle Kinvaston School, GoodSt John's CofE Primary Academy, Requires improvementWillows Primary Academy, Expected standard or betterRiver View Primary and Nursery School, GoodTower View Primary School, GoodSycamore Meadow Outdoor Learning CentreSt Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School, Requires improvementIlam Church of England Primary School, GoodSt Leonard's Church of England First School, GoodChrist Church Primary School, GoodBurleyfields Primary SchoolRugeley John TaylorBeacon Independent SchoolSt Mary's Catholic Primary School, GoodSt Joseph & St Theresa Catholic Primary School, GoodSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, GoodSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, GoodSt Thomas More Catholic Primary School, GoodLadybird Manor SchoolBurton and South Derbyshire College Nursery, GoodSt. Thomas's Day Nursery, GoodSmartys Pre-School Nursery, GoodSmartys Little Stars Nursery, GoodBusydays childcare, GoodTeddy Bears Day Nursery, GoodCarver Road Playgroup, GoodKeele University Day Nursery, OutstandingBig Robins Nursery, OutstandingBranston Pre-School Centre, GoodColwich Playgroup, GoodSt Gabriel's Early Years Group, GoodTom Thumb Nursery (Abbots Bromley) Ltd, OutstandingBee Active @ Mill Hayes, GoodLittle Monsters Day Nursery, GoodSouthlands Kindergarten, OutstandingSmartys School Club, OutstandingThe Lyme Nursery Ltd, GoodViolet Way Nursery And Care Club, GoodHumpty Dumpty Day Nursery Pre School - Yoxall, GoodLittle Owl Childcare, GoodStretton Day Nursery, GoodOwl & Pussycat Rooms and Fun Club, GoodPuddleducks Day Nursery, GoodSouthlands Creche, GoodWise Owl Nursery, GoodBright Horizons Springfields Day Nursery and Preschool, OutstandingTaylor's Tots Nursery, GoodElveden Pre-School, GoodLeek Westwood Preschool, GoodLittle Scallywags Day Nursery, GoodFootsteps Nursery Dosthill, GoodCoton Green Pre-School Nursery, GoodMumbles Day Nursery, GoodHeathfields Nursery And Care Club, GoodEarly Days Nursery, GoodSmylers Preschool/Wraparound, GoodHoneypot Room, GoodCatkins Nursery, OutstandingThe Wildlings Nature Nursery, GoodThe Honey Pots Day Nursery Limited, GoodButterflies Nursery, GoodSpace Cadets, GoodClayton Little Stars Childcare, GoodThe Little Big Nursery At St. Dominic's, GoodLittle Owl Childcare Woodland Nursery, GoodRock Cottage Day Nursery, GoodDosthill Nursery And Care Club, GoodAllsorts, GoodHappy Hours Day Nursery @ Biddulph, GoodPathways Childcare, GoodSide By Side, OutstandingSunshine Day Nursery, GoodNelly's Nursery, GoodLittle Impressions Day Nursery, GoodLittle Scallywags Day Nursery, GoodOrchard Private Day Nursery, GoodFulford Pre-School, GoodHedgehogs Preschool At Silverdale, GoodThe Little Den Day Nursery - Basford, GoodTutbury Preschool, GoodHuggies Day Nursery, GoodBee Active @ Knypersley, GoodSmartys Toddler Nursery, GoodBluebell Hill Nursery, GoodRainbow Day Nursery, GoodRainbows Nursery, OutstandingSandhills Day Nursery Wombourne, GoodAnkermoor Nursery And Care Club, GoodTeddy's Garden Day Nursery, OutstandingSheepwash Farm Day Nursery, OutstandingRainbow Day Nursery, GoodLittleton Minors, GoodFazeley Pre-School, GoodLittle Chimps Day Nursery, GoodTwinkle Tots Of Endon, GoodOrchard House Nursery, GoodBoley Park Pre-School, GoodHey Diddle Diddle Pre School Nursery, GoodPeter Pan Centre, OutstandingFootsteps Nursery Hawthorn, GoodCygnets Preschool, GoodGreat Haywood Under 5s CIO, OutstandingHoneybuns Day Nursery, GoodNapley Lodge Farm Day Nursery, GoodStepping Stones Pre School Play and Learn, GoodLittle Potters Childcare Services, GoodSandhills Day Nursery Wolverhampton, GoodSt Lawrence's Private Day Nursery Pre-School, GoodFarlea Childcare (Bridgtown), GoodMeaford Day Nursery, GoodLittle Acorns Day Nursery, GoodCodsall Community Nursery, GoodKids Planet Stafford, GoodSunny Days Nursery (Birth - 5 Years), GoodLittle Strawberries, GoodHighwood Day Nursery, OutstandingTiny Toez @ Tamworth, GoodThe Little Ripley Day Nursery, GoodBlythe Bridge Day Nursery Ltd, GoodThe Coton Green Church Pre-School, GoodBright Beginnings Private Day Nursery Limited Company, GoodCheadle Kindergarten, OutstandingBeeches Park Children's Day Nursery, GoodSt. Peter's Pre-School, Stafford, GoodSt Lawrence's Day Nursery, GoodOur Pride Our Joy at Anker Valley Nursery and Care Club, GoodBright Horizons Milford Day Nursery and Preschool, GoodWestlands Little Stars Childcare, GoodThe Learning Mill, GoodAlbert Bear Limited, GoodDollymixtures Day Nursery, OutstandingRolleston Kindergarten, GoodFun Start Childcare, GoodTiny Toez @ East Staffs, GoodCheeky Monkeys Day Nursery Ltd, OutstandingLeasowes Extra, OutstandingN Family Midlands Ltd, GoodBusy Bees Day Nursery at Burton, GoodWinshill Pre-School, GoodBusy Bees at Lichfield, GoodFootsteps Nursery Fazeley, GoodAdventure Farm Day Nursery Ltd, GoodElmhurst House Day Nursery, GoodTiny Toez @ Cannock, GoodKids Planet Rugeley, OutstandingGlascote Nursery And Care Club, GoodBambino's Nursery, GoodLittle Acorns Nursery, OutstandingWiggleton's Woodland Pre-School, GoodKinver Garden Day Nursery, OutstandingStrawberry Poppets Nursery School, OutstandingSugar 'n' Spice, GoodMaebrooke Day Nursery, GoodAmington & District Pre-School, GoodHedgehogs Pre-School at Maryhill, GoodPuddleducks Day Nursery, GoodChildren 1st @ Leek, GoodBusy Bees Day Nursery at Burntwood, GoodZipadee Day Nursery Limited, GoodHumpty Dumpty Day Nursery and Pre-School -Lichfield, GoodLittle Lambs Childcare, GoodWinshill Childcare, GoodPennymoor Preschool Nursery, GoodQuarry House, GoodPartou Smileys Day Nursery & Pre-School, GoodCare by Claire Private Day Nursery, GoodOur Monkey Club C.I.C., GoodArgyle Pre School Nursery, GoodStretton Lodge Day Nursery & Forest School, GoodPlay 'n' Learn Nurseries Limited, GoodBusy Bees Uttoxeter, GoodBlossoms on the Chase, GoodBirchwood Private Day Nursery, Expected standard in every areaJack and Jill's Pre-School, GoodLittle Explorers Pre-school, GoodMumbles Day Nursery, GoodThe Little Den Day Nursery - Chesterton, GoodFarlea Childcare (St. Josephs), GoodLittle Owl Childcare Limited, OutstandingChapel Street Nursery @ Checkley, GoodWhittington Pre-School, GoodHumpties@StMichael's, GoodDosthill Park Pre-School Playgroup, GoodKellyTots, GoodPoppins Day Nursery, GoodWillow Tree Day Nursery Biddulph, GoodSeabridge Care Club Ltd, OutstandingAnglesey House Nursery, GoodCedar Tree Rocester, GoodMonkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stafford, Expected standard or betterLittle Stars Pre school, GoodTreetops Kindergarden, GoodEarly Years at Wilne House, GoodThe Firs Day Nursery, OutstandingFootsteps Nursery & Forest school, Expected standard or betterMeaford Fields Day Nursery, GoodWetley Rocks Pre-School, GoodManna House Day Nursery, GoodChildren 1st @ Acorns, GoodFootsteps Nursery Lichfield Road, GoodSandhills Day Nursery Heath Mill, GoodCaterpillars Nursery.co.uk Ltd, GoodKingfishers Pre-Schools, Expected standard in every areaLittle Chimps Day Nursery, GoodPippins Daycare, GoodLittle Rockets Day Nursery, GoodLittle Scholars Community Nursery Ltd, GoodRolleston Pre-School Playgroup, GoodFootsteps Stafford, GoodKids Planet Hixon, GoodTeddy Bears Nursery, OutstandingRose Hill @ Hednesford Nursery School, GoodThe Old School House Day Nursery, Whittington, GoodSandon Road Baptist Church Playgroup, GoodPotters Cross Pre-School Playgroup, GoodForsbrook Nursery & Childcare, OutstandingLittle Stars - Birds Bush, GoodSt John's Nursery - Heath Hayes, GoodIpstones Tiny Tots, GoodHoneybuns Day Nursery, GoodScallywags, GoodOur Monkey Club CIC, GoodMoorland Nursery School, GoodLittle Learners at Greenhall, GoodHilltop Tots Day Nursery Ltd, GoodFootsteps Nursery Cannock, GoodWoodlands Extra, OutstandingCroft Day Nursery, OutstandingFootsteps Nursery Canwell, GoodHoly Trinity Pre-school, GoodWolstanton Kindergarten, GoodSt George's Pre-School, GoodSandytots, GoodCedar Tree Pre-School, GoodKids Planet Cheadle Stoke, OutstandingCentral Preschool, GoodSmarty Pants @ Pattingham LimitedSeabridge Little Stars ChildcareVoyage @ Flash Ley, Expected standard or betterRoosters Day Nursery, GoodABC Early Learning & Childcare Centre UK Ltd, GoodLittle Aston Pre-School, GoodNewcastle Kindergarten, GoodFarlea Childcare (St. Marys), GoodThe Care Company Day Childcare & Baby Nursery, GoodPark Hall Day Nursery, Needs attention in 4 areasLittle Stars Childcare Leek First, GoodThe Little Den Day Nursery - NewcastleKids Planet StoneKids Planet Brampton Park, Expected standard or betterBiddulph Kindergarten, Expected standard or betterEarlycare, Expected standard or betterBee Active Childcare @ Alsagers BankWombourne Community NurseryThe Little Ripley Day NurseryUttoxeter Pre-SchoolNurturing Minds Day Nursery LtdThe Sanctuary Day Nursery Burntwood, Expected standard or betterLittle Stars Childcare Leek Beresford, Expected standard in every areaThe Orange Tree Day Nursery @ BurtonThe Little Oak Tree Day Nursery, Expected standard in every areaKingfishers Pre-Schools, Expected standard or betterPear Tree NurseryGarden Village Nursery and Care ClubLittle Stars Childcare Cheddleton, Needs attention in 1 areaHeath Hayes Early Learners, Needs attention in 3 areasTutbury Early Years Provision, Needs attention in 5 areasYarlet Academy for Little LearnersThe Little Oak Tree Day Nursery - Forest HillsManifold Explorers NurseryOakbridge Little Learners LtdHappy Hours @ PicknallsLittle Farmers Day NurseryTiny Hearts Big Futures, Strong standard in every areaThe NurserySutherland SchoolThe Manor SchoolGreywood Primary AcademyAchieve Beyond Schools, StaffordKinver Garden Day Nursery, OutstandingDollymixtures Day NurseryThe Little Oak Tree Day Nursery RavenhillWillowfields NurseryFlourish Montessori Day NurseryLittle Oaks Pre-SchoolHedgehogs Preschool at the Madeley CentreNoah's Ark Pre-SchoolTiggy's Montessori NurseryHedgehogs Preschool at Crackley
  • Outstanding54
  • Good452
  • Requires improvement16
  • Inadequate2
  • Not graded yet194
Your council

How school places work in Staffordshire

Apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another council's area. Independent schools take applications directly.

About Staffordshire

Staffordshire is a county council area in the West Midlands with 309 mainstream primary schools and 70 mainstream secondary schools. Towns with the most schools include Newcastle-under-Lyme, Tamworth and Stafford. It has 14 middle schools, so some children change school at a different age. 91.9% got their first-choice secondary school, against 83.6% across England.

Good to know in Staffordshire

  • You can name up to three schools on your application, and more if you contact the council. Source
  • You must name your catchment school on your application to be considered for it, and a place there is not guaranteed. Source
  • Sixteen Staffordshire schools do not give priority to children living in their catchment area. Source
  • A place in a school nursery does not give priority for, or guarantee, a reception place at that school. Source
  • Staffordshire has first, infant, junior, middle and primary schools; contact each directly about open days, except middle schools. Source
  • For applications outside the normal entry year, such as moving from overseas, apply about six weeks before you need the place. Source

From Staffordshire council's website, checked 7 November 2026. Check the council's pages before you apply.

School admissions team: admissions@staffordshire.gov.uk · 0300 111 8007

Key dates each year

31 October
Secondary school applications close
15 January
Primary school applications close
1 March
Secondary school offers
16 April
Primary school offers

If a date falls on a weekend or bank holiday, offers go out the next working day.

95.1%got their first-choice primary school in Staffordshire in 2026. England: 92.4%. Ranked 32 of 151 councils. 99.1% got one of their top three.3.0% were offered a primary school in another council. England: 3.6%.

91.9%got their first-choice secondary school in Staffordshire in 2026. England: 83.6%. Ranked 32 of 151 councils. 98.4% got one of their top three.6.9% were offered a secondary school in another council. England: 8.0%.

Source: DfE applications and offers, 2026. A low rate shows high demand, not poor schools.

8 of 53 primary appeals heard in Staffordshire succeeded in 2025. 36 of 231 secondary appeals heard in Staffordshire succeeded in 2025.

Term dates 2026 to 2027

TermStartsHalf termEnds
Autumn2 Sept26 Oct to 30 Oct18 Dec
Spring4 Jan15 Feb to 19 Feb25 Mar
Summer12 Apr31 May to 4 Jun21 Jul

For schools that follow the council's dates. Academies, faith and foundation schools can set their own, and schools add training days. Source, checked 6 November 2026.

Nearby councils

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every Staffordshire school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Staffordshire's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Towns

Schools in each part of Staffordshire

The blue bar is the average Eduscope score of the primary schools in each town. The black line is the Staffordshire average, 54.

Browse Staffordshire by postcode

Some areas, like parts of a bigger town, are easiest to find by postcode.

Staffordshire vs England

How good are Staffordshire's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Numbers that sum up Staffordshire

StaffordshireEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 219 primaries with one.

    95%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    42 of the 47 with a grade.

    89%

    England 93%

    Close to England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    63%

    England 62%

    Close to England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    40%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    16%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    20%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 303 schools that have one.

94%

Good or Outstanding

Each square is 1% of schools.

  • Outstanding23
  • Good262
  • Requires improvement16
  • Inadequate2

How it has changed

Staffordshire in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%60%70%20182019202320242025
63% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
30%45%60%201820192020202120222023202420252026
40% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
16% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).

The figures in full

The latest published year for each measure. Sources and years are on our data sources page.

MeasureStaffordshireEngland
Good or Outstanding (Ofsted)94%95%
Met the expected standard at 11 (KS2)63%62%
Attainment 843.446.2
Persistent absence16%18%
Pupils per teacher18.5:117.9:1
Spending per pupil£7,629£8,120
In education or work after 1692%91%
Went on to higher education49%56%
Pupils with special educational needs19%21%
Pupils with English as an additional language9%22%
Pupils on free school meals21%27%

DfE local authority code 860, ONS code E10000028.

Living here

What it's like for families

Staffordshire has 718 schools and nurseries across 24 towns and villages, the biggest being Newcastle-under-Lyme, Tamworth, Stafford and Burton upon Trent.

There are 7% more pupils than in 2018.

20% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Staffordshire's state schools each January.

Up 7% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Staffordshire20%

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Staffordshire

How many schools are in Staffordshire?

Staffordshire has 718 schools, including 369 primary schools, 126 secondary schools, 269 nurseries, 39 independent schools, 53 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Staffordshire?

The highest-ranked schools in Staffordshire on Eduscope are St Filumena's Catholic Primary School, Leasowes Primary School, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Staffordshire are rated Good or Outstanding?

94% of inspected schools in Staffordshire hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is below the England average of 94.8%. This includes 23 schools rated Outstanding and 262 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Staffordshire perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Staffordshire, 63% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Staffordshire?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Staffordshire is 18.5:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Staffordshire schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Staffordshire is 15.8%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Staffordshire?

There are 126,471 pupils enrolled across schools in Staffordshire, with 67,576 in primary and 58,383 in secondary. 21.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Staffordshire?

There are 39 independent schools in Staffordshire, all special schools for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare them on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.

How do I choose the right school in Staffordshire?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 718 schools in Staffordshire by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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