Colwich CofE Primary School
Stafford, ST17 0XD · Staffordshire · primary school
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58th of 217 primary schools in Staffordshire we can score, 310 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.9/10 against 3,510 of them, against 7.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 19.0 · 90 | 25% | 2.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Colwich CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 19.0% against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 97 pupils against a stated capacity of 185. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
Since the last inspection was in 2023, what changes have been made to the curriculum? How does the school support pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about Colwich CofE Primary School
Overview
The report states that pupils are “happy and safe” and proud to follow ‘the Colwich way’ of being kind and respectful. Leadership has successfully managed changing circumstances, ensuring pupils leave “prepared for the next stage of their education.” The school is judged as Good across all inspection categories.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate strong behaviour, showing “respect and kindness to each other and to staff” and a commitment to helping younger peers.
- Reading provision is effective; staff follow the phonics scheme with “tenacity,” helping pupils become “fluent readers” quickly.
- Early years provision is strong, with “harmony in motion” between staff and children, allowing for effective support and challenge.
- Leadership has adapted well to staffing and class structure changes, always “prioritising what is right for pupils.”
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff clear on their responsibilities and a culture that puts pupils’ interests first.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, resources are not sufficiently linked to the intended curriculum, preventing pupils from deepening their learning.
- Support for some pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) lacks precision, with tasks not broken down into smaller, achievable steps.
- Staff do not consistently address errors in basic skills such as mathematics, punctuation, and spelling, causing pupils to repeat mistakes.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 40% |
| 2023/24 | 46% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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