St Leonard's Primary School
Stafford, ST16 3TW · Staffordshire · primary school
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210th 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 the 4,255 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.6/10 among them, against 1.6/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 62% | 1.17 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Leonard's Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.6 out of 10 among them, against 1.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 222 pupils against a stated capacity of 255. 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
How does the school support pupils who are not meeting the expected standard in core subjects? What specific activities are available within the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the school monitor progress for pupils in the lower attainment bands?
What Ofsted said about St Leonard's Primary School
Overview
Pupils at St Leonard’s are described as “confident and happy,” benefiting from a school culture that promotes core values such as being “responsible, reflective, respectful, caring, confident, and resilient.” While behaviour, personal development, and leadership are judged as good, the quality of education requires improvement because recent curriculum changes are not yet fully embedded, leading to inconsistent learning outcomes across subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, show respect for one another, and feel safe, with bullying “not tolerated.”
- The early years provision is strong, helping children get off to a “flying start” with good language and communication skills.
- Reading is central to the curriculum, with a new phonics programme helping pupils build “fluency and confidence.”
- Staff workload has improved, and they appreciate opportunities for professional development and involvement in curriculum planning.
- The school offers a “wide range of visits, visitors and workshops” that enrich learning and build memories for all pupils, including those with SEND.
Areas to improve
- Staff need better training and support to implement the revised curriculum effectively so pupils “learn more and remember more across all subjects.”
- Checks on pupils’ knowledge must be more consistent to ensure gaps and misconceptions are “identified and addressed speedily.”
- Communication with parents needs to be more timely so that families are “well informed” about their child’s progress and school matters.
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 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,323 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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