- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well above the England average.
7 first choices, 7 offers made
Met the standard at 1183%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.9%
- Pupils
- 95
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.0
Schools in ST8
A postcode district in Staffordshire
- Postcode district
- 17 schools and nurseries
In short: ST8 is a postcode district in Staffordshire with 9 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 7 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries179 primary · 4 secondary · 7 nurseries
Top-rated
All ST8 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in ST8
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.
Top Primary Schools in ST8
9 in ST8, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
Met the standard at 1180%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.6%
- Pupils
- 402
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.4
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
Met the standard at 1157%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 8.2%
- Pupils
- 373
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.3
Top Secondary Schools in ST8
4 in ST8, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
Met the standard at 1180%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.6%
- Pupils
- 402
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.4
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
Met the standard at 1157%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 8.2%
- Pupils
- 373
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.3
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 5 areas
Results close to the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1646.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.7%
- Pupils
- 746
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.7
Nurseries in ST8
7 in ST8, highest Ofsted grade first
Bee Active @ Knypersley
Stoke-on-Trent, ST8 7AQ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Bee Active @ Mill Hayes
Stoke on Trent, ST8 7AQ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Biddulph Kindergarten
Stoke-on-Trent, ST8 6DT · Nursery
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in ST8
1 in ST8, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 5 areas
Results close to the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1646.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.7%
- Pupils
- 746
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.7
Special Schools in ST8
1 in ST8. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Roaches School
Stoke-on-Trent, ST8 7AB · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 16
- Ofsted:Inadequate
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 40
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in ST8
1 in ST8. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Roaches School
Stoke-on-Trent, ST8 7AB · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 16
- Ofsted:Inadequate
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 40
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in ST8, 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.
- Outstanding1
- Good10
- Inadequate1
- Not graded yet5
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 ST8 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
ST8 has 17 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 ST8
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 ST8
Nearby areas
How many schools are in ST8?
ST8 has 17 schools, including 9 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 7 nurseries, 1 independent school, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in ST8?
The highest-ranked schools in ST8 on Eduscope are Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy, Woodhouse Academy, James Bateman Middle 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 ST8?
There is 1 independent school in ST8, 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 ST8?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 17 schools in ST8 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.