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Schools in ST16

A postcode district in Staffordshire

  • Postcode district
  • 25 schools and nurseries

In short: ST16 is a postcode district in Staffordshire with 11 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 13 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.

  • Schools and nurseries2511 primary · 1 secondary · 13 nurseries
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in ST16

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 ST16 primary schools

Top Primary Schools in ST16

11 in ST16, best first

Parkside Primary School

Stafford, ST16 1TH · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

55 first choices, 44 offers made

Met the standard at 1184%

England 62%

Days missed
3.4%
Pupils
399
Pupils per teacher
21.6
View school Parkside Primary School

St John's CofE Primary Academy

Stafford, ST16 3RZ · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

44 first choices, 48 offers made

Met the standard at 1167%

England 62%

Days missed
4.7%
Pupils
410
Pupils per teacher
26.3
View school St John's CofE Primary Academy

Top Secondary Schools in ST16

1 in ST16, best first

Sir Graham Balfour High School

Stafford, ST16 1NR · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

186 first choices, 185 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1644.7

England 46.2

Days missed
8.8%
Pupils
1,003
Pupils per teacher
16.7
View school Sir Graham Balfour High School

Nurseries in ST16

13 in ST16, highest Ofsted grade first

Greenhall

Stafford, ST16 1PS · Academy · Nursery · Ages 2 to 5

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

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

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
39
Pupils per teacher
5.9
View school Greenhall

Allsorts

Stafford, ST16 3LX · Nursery

  • Ofsted:Good

Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.

View school Allsorts

Sixth Forms in ST16

1 in ST16, by the school's Eduscope score

Sir Graham Balfour High School

Stafford, ST16 1NR · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

186 first choices, 185 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1644.7

England 46.2

Days missed
8.8%
Pupils
1,003
Pupils per teacher
16.7
View school Sir Graham Balfour High School

Special Schools in ST16

3 in ST16. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Greenhall

Stafford, ST16 1PS · Academy · Nursery · Ages 2 to 5

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

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

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
39
Pupils per teacher
5.9
View school Greenhall

Marshlands School

Stafford, ST16 1PS · Special · Primary · Ages 5 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

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

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
7.2%
Pupils
201
Pupils per teacher
11.3
View school Marshlands School

Private Schools in ST16

1 in ST16. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

The map

Every school in ST16, 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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St Leonard's Primary School, Requires improvement in 1 areaMarshlands School, GoodJohn Wheeldon Primary Academy, GoodSt Patrick's Catholic Primary School, GoodSir Graham Balfour High School, GoodSt John's CofE Primary Academy, GoodParkside Primary School, GoodGreenhall, OutstandingTillington Manor Primary School, Needs attention in 2 areasBeaconfields Primary SchoolDoxey Academy, Requires improvementBurleyfields Primary SchoolAllsorts, GoodLittle Impressions Day Nursery, GoodKids Planet Stafford, GoodDollymixtures Day Nursery, OutstandingPartou Smileys Day Nursery & Pre-School, GoodPlay 'n' Learn Nurseries Limited, GoodFootsteps Stafford, GoodSandon Road Baptist Church Playgroup, GoodLittle Learners at Greenhall, GoodSandytots, GoodAchieve Beyond Schools, StaffordDollymixtures Day NurseryNoah's Ark Pre-School
  • Outstanding2
  • Good15
  • Requires improvement1
  • Not graded yet7
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every ST16 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

Living here

What it's like for families

ST16 has 25 schools and nurseries.

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

Keep up with schools in ST16

Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.

Questions

Questions parents ask about ST16

How many schools are in ST16?

ST16 has 25 schools, including 11 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 13 nurseries, 1 independent school, 3 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 ST16?

The highest-ranked schools in ST16 on Eduscope are Parkside Primary School, St John's CofE Primary Academy, St Patrick'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.

How many private schools are in ST16?

There is 1 independent school in ST16, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.

How do I choose the right school in ST16?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 25 schools in ST16 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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