All Saints CofE (C) First School

About All Saints CofE (C) First School

Parents considering All Saints CofE (C) First School will find a small, popular school where families are overwhelmingly positive about their experience. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering the period from September 2024 to September 2025, every single respondent said they would recommend the school to other parents. The feedback on specific areas is equally strong: 100% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and 100% felt their child is safe. The school is clearly in demand locally; for the 2025/26 academic year, it received 14 applications for just 5 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.8. All five first-preference applicants were offered a place, but the numbers show that securing a spot is competitive. With only 51 pupils on roll against a capacity of 60, the school operates at near-full capacity, reinforcing its reputation as a sought-after first school in the Stafford area.

Academically, the school holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained consistently across its recent inspections. Its most recent graded inspection took place in December 2019, and an ungraded inspection in February 2025 confirmed that standards are being maintained. In that ungraded visit, inspectors rated the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management all as Good. The early years provision is also rated Good. While the school does not publish Key Stage 2 results in the data provided, it is worth noting that the local authority average for KS2 attainment across Staffordshire primary schools is 65. The school’s small size means that individual pupil performance can vary significantly year on year, but the consistent Ofsted judgement suggests a stable and effective learning environment. Parents responding to the survey felt strongly that the school has high expectations for their children, with 71% agreeing or strongly agreeing on that point.

The school offers a practical, well-equipped environment for its 5 to 9-year-old pupils. Facilities include a gymnasium, dining hall, art studios, music rooms, playing fields, a library, and a chapel. Sports provision covers cross country, swimming, cricket, netball, football, and gymnastics, while extracurricular clubs include drama, choir, and chess. For families with children who have additional needs, the school lists SEND provisions for specific learning difficulties including dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. However, the Parent View data on SEND support is inconclusive, with no responses recorded for that question. The school has a Church of England religious character and is a mixed, state-funded first school. It does not have a sixth form but does offer nursery provision. Given its small size, strong parent satisfaction, and oversubscribed status, this school will particularly suit families who value a close-knit community feel and are willing to navigate a competitive admissions process.

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