Best Primary Schools in Lichfield
23 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In Lichfield, 23 primary schools, accounting for 43.4% of the total, provide education to 5,052 pupils across the city.
- All inspected primary schools in Lichfield have been rated Good or Outstanding, with 1 Outstanding and 8 Good ratings out of 9 inspected schools.
- Primary schools in Lichfield have a higher percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, with 64.7% achieving this, and a spending per pupil of £9,284.
- In these schools, 19.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, the pupil-teacher ratio is 20.17, and the persistent absence rate stands at 13.9%.
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Provisions & SEN
Beacon Independent School
Independent · Primary · Ages 9–16
Lichfield Cathedral School
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19
Streethay Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Primary · Ages 4–11
Scotch Orchard Primary School
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
Queen's Croft High School
Academy · Primary · Ages 11–19
Christ Church CofE (C) Primary School
Ofsted
Good
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
Maple Hayes Hall School
Independent · Primary · Ages 7–17
The Bridge Academy
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–16
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Ofsted
Good
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
Greysbrooke Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School
Academy · Primary · Ages 5–11
SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School
Ofsted
Good
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
Fradley Park Primary and Nursery School
Primary · Ages 3–11
St Chad's CofE Primary School
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
Five Spires Academy
Ofsted
Good
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
Saxon Hill Academy
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–19
Whittington Primary and Nursery School
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
Willows Primary Academy
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
St Stephen's Primary School
Ofsted
Good
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
Chadsmead Primary Academy
Ofsted
Good
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
Frequently Asked Questions
How many primary schools are in Lichfield?
There are 23 primary schools in Lichfield, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best primary schools in Lichfield?
Based on Ofsted ratings and exam results, the top-ranked primary schools in Lichfield include Beacon Independent School, Lichfield Cathedral School, and Streethay Primary School. Rankings are updated regularly using the latest data from the Department for Education.
How many Ofsted Outstanding primary schools are in Lichfield?
Lichfield has 1 primary schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 9 are rated Good, meaning 91% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.
How are primary schools in Lichfield ranked on Eduscope?
Schools are ranked using a composite score that combines Ofsted or ISI inspection ratings, Key Stage exam results, pupil progress measures, and other performance indicators published by the Department for Education. The score is recalculated regularly as new data becomes available.
How do primary schools in Lichfield perform at Key Stage 2?
Across primary schools in Lichfield, 65% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This figure is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.
What is the average class size in Lichfield primary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across primary schools in Lichfield is 19:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a primary school in Lichfield?
When choosing a primary school in Lichfield, consider Ofsted ratings, Key Stage 2 results, distance from home, school size, and whether the school offers wrap-around care. You can compare all 23 primary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, religious character, and more.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Lichfield | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 65% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 14% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 20.2:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £9,284 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.