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Schools in Uttoxeter

A town in Staffordshire

  • Town
  • 14 schools and nurseries
  • 2,820 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are below 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

Uttoxeter at a glance

Strong attendance, weaker results at 11

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

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries145 primary · 3 secondary · 5 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1158%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths39%Attainment 8 41.2, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary14%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school12%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Uttoxeter

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 Uttoxeter primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Uttoxeter

5 mainstream schools in Uttoxeter, best first

Oldfields Hall Middle School

Uttoxeter, ST14 7PL · Academy · Middle · Ages 9 to 13

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results below the England average.

Met the standard at 1155%

England 62%

Days missed
3.7%
Pupils
527
Pupils per teacher
20.0
View school Oldfields Hall Middle School

Windsor Park CE Middle School

Uttoxeter, ST14 7JX · Academy · Middle · Ages 9 to 13

  • Ofsted:Expected standard in every area

Results well below the England average.

Met the standard at 1154%

England 62%

Days missed
4.8%
Pupils
345
Pupils per teacher
22.1
View school Windsor Park CE Middle School

Top Secondary Schools in Uttoxeter

3 mainstream schools in Uttoxeter, best first

Oldfields Hall Middle School

Uttoxeter, ST14 7PL · Academy · Middle · Ages 9 to 13

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results below the England average.

Met the standard at 1155%

England 62%

Days missed
3.7%
Pupils
527
Pupils per teacher
20.0
View school Oldfields Hall Middle School

Windsor Park CE Middle School

Uttoxeter, ST14 7JX · Academy · Middle · Ages 9 to 13

  • Ofsted:Expected standard in every area

Results well below the England average.

Met the standard at 1154%

England 62%

Days missed
4.8%
Pupils
345
Pupils per teacher
22.1
View school Windsor Park CE Middle School

Nurseries in Uttoxeter

5 in Uttoxeter, highest Ofsted grade first

Sixth Forms in Uttoxeter

1 in Uttoxeter, by the school's Eduscope score

Special Schools in Uttoxeter

1 in Uttoxeter. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

The Manor School

Uttoxeter, ST14 7JQ · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 18

  • No Ofsted grade yet

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

View school The Manor School

Private Schools in Uttoxeter

1 in Uttoxeter. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

The Manor School

Uttoxeter, ST14 7JQ · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 18

  • No Ofsted grade yet

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

View school The Manor School
The map

Every school in Uttoxeter, 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 Mary's CofE (A) First School, GoodSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, OutstandingTynsel Parkes CofE Primary Academy, GoodPicknalls First School, GoodThomas Alleyne's High School, GoodWindsor Park CE Middle School, Expected standard in every areaOldfields Hall Middle School, Expected standard or betterBramshall Meadows First School, Good in every areaElveden Pre-School, GoodCheeky Monkeys Day Nursery Ltd, OutstandingBusy Bees Uttoxeter, GoodUttoxeter Pre-SchoolHappy Hours @ PicknallsThe Manor School
  • Outstanding2
  • Good6
  • Not graded yet6
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.

Postcodes

Browse Uttoxeter by postcode

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Uttoxeter vs England

How good are Uttoxeter's schools?

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

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Uttoxeter

UttoxeterEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 4 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    1 of the 1 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Above England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    58%

    England 62%

    Below England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    39%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

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

    12%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    14%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 5 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding1
  • Good4
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

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

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%65%80%20182019202320242025
58% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap30%45%60%2018201920222023202420252026
39% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%20%40%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
12% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Uttoxeter has 14 schools and nurseries.

There are 7% more pupils than in 2018.

14% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Uttoxeter'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.

Uttoxeter14%

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.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Uttoxeter

How many schools are in Uttoxeter?

Uttoxeter has 14 schools, including 8 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 5 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 Uttoxeter?

The highest-ranked schools in Uttoxeter on Eduscope are St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oldfields Hall Middle School, Windsor Park CE 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.

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

100% of inspected schools in Uttoxeter hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 1 school rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good.

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

Across primary schools in Uttoxeter, 58% 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 Uttoxeter?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Uttoxeter is 20.5:1. 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 Uttoxeter schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Uttoxeter is 12.0%. 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 Uttoxeter?

There are 2,820 pupils enrolled across schools in Uttoxeter, with 1,007 in primary and 1,813 in secondary. 13.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Uttoxeter?

There is 1 independent school in Uttoxeter, 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 Uttoxeter?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 14 schools in Uttoxeter 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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