All Saints' CofE First School

About All Saints' CofE First School

All Saints' CofE First School is a small Church of England primary in East Staffordshire that clearly appeals to local families. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 10 applications for just 4 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.5. All four first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests that while competition exists, those who put it top of their list have a strong chance. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection, in 2022, rated it Good across every category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. That consistency is reassuring for parents, and it's worth noting that the school has held a Good rating since at least its previous inspection in 2011. With only 33 pupils on roll against a capacity of 60, the school is operating well below capacity, so the oversubscription is likely driven by the small number of places available in each year group rather than a shortage of space overall.

Academically, the school's Ofsted report from 2022 judged the quality of education as Good, though specific exam results are not available in the data. The local authority average for Key Stage 2 attainment in Staffordshire is 65, but without individual school scores it's hard to say how All Saints compares. The school serves a relatively advantaged intake, with just 6.1% of pupils eligible for free school meals, well below the national average. The early years provision was also rated Good, which matters given the school offers nursery provision for children from age 2. The school's small size means class sizes are likely very small, which can be a real advantage for individual attention, though it also means fewer peers for group work and social mixing. Parents looking for a tight-knit, community-focused setting with a Church of England ethos will find that here.

The school's facilities are surprisingly extensive for such a small school, including a sensory room, forest school area, music rooms, art studios, a gymnasium, and a chapel. Sports on offer include cross country, gymnastics, football, cricket, netball, and tennis, and there are clubs covering choir, drama, science, film, and art. For children with additional needs, the school lists support for specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social emotional and mental health needs, speech language and communication needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. The school runs from age 2 to 9, so families will need to plan for a transition to a middle or junior school at Year 4. With only 4 places per year group, early registration is wise. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is St Thomas' Catholic Primary, 3.9 km away, which may be an alternative for families who want that top grade.

Key Details

Frequently Asked Questions About All Saints' CofE First School

Helpful Guides for Parents