St Peter's CofE Primary School
Stafford, ST18 0PS · Staffordshire · primary school
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59th 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 — 7.8/10 against 3,899 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 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Peter's CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 218 pupils against a stated capacity of 163. 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 inspection was in 2024, what specific improvements have been made to the curriculum since then? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs integrate with the main school day for families needing extended care?
What Ofsted said about St Peter's CofE Primary School
Overview
St Peter’s CofE Primary School is described as a “successful, well-led school where pupils and staff flourish.” The inspection confirms that the school continues to be good, with a “clear and ambitious vision” that ensures every pupil’s experience is positive and successful.
Strengths
- Pupils are “happy and enjoy coming to school,” benefiting from “nurturing relationships” and high expectations that help all learners, including those with SEND, achieve well.
- Reading is a significant strength, with staff being “ambitious for all pupils to love reading” and providing expert support to ensure secure understanding.
- Behaviour is excellent, with “poor behaviour [being] infrequent” and low-level disruption rare, as pupils are “eager to learn” and listen with interest.
- Teachers use assessment effectively to identify gaps in learning, allowing pupils to “catch up quickly” through targeted interventions.
- The curriculum is enriched by a wide range of extra-curricular activities and social action projects, fostering confidence and a strong understanding of Christian values.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must clearly define the specific knowledge pupils should acquire regarding “some aspects of British values, such as the rule of law and individual liberty,” as current understanding is not as strong as it could be.
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 | 83% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| 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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