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Schools in Staffordshire

  • 412State-funded schools
  • 310Primary
  • 71Secondary
  • 23Special
  • West MidlandsRegion
Applications per placeCircle size: applications
First choice · secondary 2026
92%
8 pts above England (84%)
7,681 families applied
First choice · primary 2026
95%
3 pts above England (92%)
8,344 families applied
Applications per place · secondary
1.8
0.4 below England median (2.2)
Median school
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How hard is it to get a place here?

DfE · families living in Staffordshire
Secondary (Year 7) · Sept 2026
92%got their first choice
8 pts above England (84%)

7,681 applicants · 1.5% offered none of the schools they named

  1. 2026 92%; England 84%
  2. 2025 92%; England 84%
  3. 2024 90%; England 83%
  4. 2023 91%; England 83%
  5. 2022 93%; England 83%
  6. 2021 93%; England 81%
  7. 2020 92%; England 82%
  8. 2019 90%; England 81%
  9. 2018 90%; England 82%
  10. 2017 90%; England 83%
  11. 2016 92%; England 84%
  12. 2015 94%; England 84%
  13. 2014 95%; England 85%
  • Staffordshire
  • England
Every year as a table
EntryApplicantsFirst choiceOne of first threeNone they named
Sep 20267,68191.9%98.4%1.5%
Sep 20257,84691.6%98.5%1.4%
Sep 20248,00389.8%97.5%2.4%
Sep 20238,00691.4%97.9%2.1%
Sep 20227,96393.5%98.4%1.6%
Sep 20217,65093.1%98.8%1.1%
Sep 20207,63092.2%98.3%1.7%
Sep 20197,86989.7%97.0%3.0%
Sep 20187,52290.0%97.4%2.5%
Sep 20177,25190.2%98.1%1.8%
Sep 20167,24492.3%98.0%2.0%
Sep 20157,46894.0%98.3%1.6%
Sep 20147,03294.8%98.9%1.0%
Primary (Reception) · Sept 2026
95%got their first choice
3 pts above England (92%)

8,344 applicants · 0.9% offered none of the schools they named

  1. 2026 95%; England 92%
  2. 2025 96%; England 93%
  3. 2024 95%; England 93%
  4. 2023 95%; England 92%
  5. 2022 95%; England 92%
  6. 2021 95%; England 92%
  7. 2020 94%; England 90%
  8. 2019 95%; England 91%
  9. 2018 94%; England 91%
  10. 2017 93%; England 90%
  11. 2016 93%; England 88%
  12. 2015 91%; England 88%
  13. 2014 92%; England 88%
  • Staffordshire
  • England
Every year as a table
EntryApplicantsFirst choiceOne of first threeNone they named
Sep 20268,34495.1%99.1%0.9%
Sep 20258,53195.6%99.2%0.8%
Sep 20248,63294.8%98.8%1.2%
Sep 20238,50595.3%99.0%1.0%
Sep 20228,64594.7%98.5%1.5%
Sep 20218,71094.8%99.0%1.0%
Sep 20208,81094.5%98.8%1.2%
Sep 20198,69294.8%98.9%1.0%
Sep 20188,82693.9%98.8%1.2%
Sep 20179,03993.2%98.2%1.7%
Sep 20169,10892.7%98.2%1.8%
Sep 20159,09290.6%97.0%2.9%
Sep 20148,88192.4%97.9%2.0%

What has Ofsted found here?

Ofsted data to 30 September 2026

Report cards 74 schools of 412 · since November 2025

  • Inclusion
  • Curriculum and teaching
  • Achievement
  • Attendance and behaviour
  • Personal development and wellbeing
  • Early years (52)
  • Post-16 provision (9)
  • Leadership and governance

Bar: share of schools; number of schools at each grade below.

Overall grade from Ofsted's previous framework 278 schools · graded 2011 to 2024

  • Outstanding19
  • Good241
  • Requires improvement16
  • Inadequate1
  • Grade not in Ofsted's data1

Includes grades confirmed by a later ungraded inspection. Not comparable with report cards.

Graded 2024/25, no overall grade 50 schools

Key judgementOutstandingGoodRequires improvementInadequate
Quality of education8366–
Behaviour and attitudes16322–
Personal development19292–
Leadership and management9383–

Not yet inspected (new or reorganised schools): 10.

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Secondary schools in Staffordshire

71 schools · Year 7 entry 2026

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Sorted by applications per place for September 2026 entry, highest first.

Sorted by Attainment 8, highest first.

Sorted by the date of the latest Ofsted inspection, newest first.

Sorted by name.

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS4 results, Ofsted.
SchoolLatest OfstedApplications per placeAttainment 8FSM
The Friary School Remains Good2024 2.9 applications per place 58.5 19%
Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy Faith Outstanding2023 2.9 applications per place 47.0 24%
Kinver High School and Sixth Form 2026 2.9 applications per place 50.6 16%
Cardinal Griffin Catholic College Faith Remains Good2023 2.8 applications per place 38.3 30%
King Edward VI School Remains Good2022 2.5 applications per place 53.9 13%
John Taylor Free School Good2023 2.4 applications per place 44.1 24%
Erasmus Darwin Academy Remains Good2023 2.3 applications per place 44.9 19%
Great Wyrley Academy Good2023 2.3 applications per place 41.3 34%
Landau Forte Academy, QEMS Good2022 2.2 applications per place 46.3 27%
Blessed William Howard Catholic School Faith Remains Good · improving2024 2.2 applications per place 55.1 23%
Chase Terrace Academy Graded · no overall grade2025 2.2 applications per place 45.3 24%
St John Fisher Catholic College Faith Requires improvement2023 2.2 applications per place 41.7 23%
Newcastle Academy Good2023 2.1 applications per place 31.9 40%
The Weston Road Academy Remains Good2023 2.1 applications per place 42.1 21%
Madeley High School Improved significantly2025 2.0 applications per place 48.6 16%
Endon High School Good2023 2.0 applications per place 53.0 13%
King Edward VI High School Graded · no overall grade2025 2.0 applications per place 39.9 34%
Rugeley John Taylor Not yet inspected 2.0 applications per place – 27%
Kingsmead School 2026 1.9 applications per place 46.9 19%
Cheslyn Hay Academy 2026 1.9 applications per place 41.5 20%
John Taylor High School Graded · no overall grade2025 1.9 applications per place 53.6 10%
Cannock Chase High School Remains Good2023 1.9 applications per place 43.5 35%
The Cheadle Academy Standards maintained2025 1.9 applications per place 41.2 29%
Clayton Hall Academy Good2024 1.9 applications per place 46.8 18%
Sir Graham Balfour High School Standards maintained2024 1.8 applications per place 44.7 22%
The Rural Enterprise Academy Special measures Inadequate2024 1.8small intake applications per place 36.3 29%
Stafford Manor High School Requires significant improvement 2026 1.8 applications per place 35.3 44%
Abbot Beyne School Remains Good2022 1.8 applications per place 47.4 35%
Kidsgrove Secondary School Good2023 1.8 applications per place 37.1 23%
Lift Tamworth Graded · no overall grade2025 1.8 applications per place 35.3 44%
The Orme Academy Good2024 1.8 applications per place 42.7 23%
Wombourne High School 2026 1.7 applications per place 43.1 18%
Paulet High School Good2024 1.7 applications per place 43.7 29%
Norton Canes High School Requires improvement2024 1.7 applications per place 43.5 40%
Lift Rawlett Graded · no overall grade2025 1.7 applications per place 45.7 24%
Staffordshire University Academy Good2023 1.7 applications per place 33.3 44%
Nether Stowe School 2026 1.7 applications per place 39.6 36%
The Wilnecote School Good2022 1.7 applications per place 42.3 22%
Chesterton Community Sports College 2026 1.6 applications per place 42.8 37%
Paget High School Good2022 1.6 applications per place 38.4 33%
Moorside High School Good2024 1.6 applications per place 43.5 22%
Walton High School Standards maintained2024 1.6 applications per place 48.3 8%
The Hart School Remains Good2023 1.6 applications per place 43.9 29%
Blythe Bridge High School 2026 1.6 applications per place 42.9 16%
Landau Forte Academy, Amington 2026 1.5 applications per place 39.9 38%
Painsley Catholic College Faith Good2022 1.5 applications per place 56.3 14%
Sir Thomas Boughey Academy 2026 1.5 applications per place 37.8 27%
The King's CofE Academy Faith Remains Good2024 1.4 applications per place 36.9 37%
The de Ferrers Academy Good2023 1.3 applications per place 46.7 29%
Alleyne's Academy Standards maintained2025 no data 45.6 21%
Biddulph High School 2026 no data 46.0 23%
Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School Faith Remains Good2023 no data – 29%
Brewood Middle CofE Academy Faith Good2024 no data – 21%
Christ Church Academy Faith 2026 no data – 19%
Churnet View Middle School Standards maintained2024 no data – 28%
Codsall Community High School Good2023 no data 45.5 21%
Codsall Middle School Standards maintained2024 no data – 18%
James Bateman Middle School Remains Good2023 no data – 36%
Leek High School Requires improvement2024 no data 36.1 31%
Oldfields Hall Middle School 2026 no data – 11%
Penkridge Middle School 2026 no data – 15%
Perton Middle School Remains Good2023 no data – 18%
Ryecroft CofE Middle School Faith Remains Good2022 no data – 12%
St Edward's Church of England Academy Faith Graded · no overall grade2024 no data – 16%
The JCB Academy Good2024 no data 43.5 15%
Thomas Alleyne's High School Standards maintained2025 no data 41.2 16%
Walton Priory Middle School Graded · no overall grade2025 no data – 18%
Westwood College Requires improvement2024 no data 40.5 16%
Windsor Park CE Middle School Faith 2026 no data – 21%
Wolgarston High School 2026 no data 48.2 17%
Woodhouse Academy Good2023 no data – 13%

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS4 results, Ofsted. FSM: free school meals.

  • Exceptional
  • Strong standard
  • Expected standard
  • Needs attention
  • Urgent improvement
  • Does not apply

Eight dots, one per area: inclusion, curriculum, achievement, attendance, personal development, early years, post-16, leadership. Colours follow Ofsted's report card scale; Schoolfile is independent of Ofsted.

Primary schools in Staffordshire

310 schools · Reception entry 2026

Sorted by applications per place for September 2026 entry, highest first.

The 25 with the most applications per place. Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS2 results, Ofsted.
SchoolLatest OfstedApplications per placeSATs standardFSM
Poppyfield Primary Academy Good2024 4.8 applications per place – 14%
St Mary's CofE Primary School Faith Remains Good2019 3.9small intake applications per place – 6%
Five Spires Academy Good2023 3.8 applications per place 78% 13%
Oakridge Primary School Graded · no overall grade2024 3.8 applications per place 83% 2%
All Saints CofE (C) Primary School Faith Good2023 3.7 applications per place 93% 5%
Thomas Barnes Primary School Graded · no overall grade2025 3.6 applications per place 60% 8%
The Mosley Academy Graded · no overall grade2025 3.5 applications per place 63% 4%
Birches First School Good2023 3.5 applications per place – 7%
Shobnall Primary & Nursery School Outstanding2023 3.4 applications per place 97% 23%
The Richard Crosse CofE Primary School Faith Good2023 3.3small intake applications per place 69% 3%
Beaconfields Primary School Not yet inspected 3.3 applications per place – 22%
Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School Faith Outstanding2023 3.2 applications per place 74% 9%
Wood Lane Primary School Graded · no overall grade2025 3.2small intake applications per place 36% 35%
Glenthorne Community Primary School Good2024 3.1 applications per place 66% 13%
All Saints' CofE Primary School Faith Good2023 3.1small intake applications per place 74% 16%
All Saints CofE Academy Denstone Faith 2026 3.0small intake applications per place – 5%
Highfields Primary Academy Remains Good2024 3.0 applications per place 32% 8%
St Paul's Church of England Primary School Faith Standards maintained2025 3.0 applications per place – 24%
John of Rolleston Primary School 2026 3.0 applications per place 80% 12%
Castle Primary School Good2023 2.9small intake applications per place 50% 15%
Church Eaton Primary School Faith 2026 2.9small intake applications per place 83% 25%
Heath Hayes Primary Academy 2025 2.8 applications per place 61% 14%
Boney Hay Primary Academy Standards maintained2025 2.8 applications per place 52% 25%
Streethay Primary School Outstanding2024 2.8 applications per place 75% 16%
The Meadows Primary School Outstanding2024 2.8small intake applications per place 77% 12%

The 25 with the most applications per place. Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS2 results, Ofsted. FSM: free school meals.

All 310 primary schools, by district:

Special schools and other provision

31 schools