All Saints CofE Primary School, Bednall

About All Saints CofE Primary School, Bednall

All Saints CofE Primary School in Bednall is a small Church of England primary with just 36 pupils on roll, and the local parent community seems to be taking a measured approach to it. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school offered 7 places and received 6 total applications, with 5 of those coming as first preferences. That gives an oversubscription ratio of 0.86, meaning the school was not oversubscribed and had places available beyond first-choice demand. This is a useful signal for parents considering the school: it suggests that while there is local interest, competition for places is low, and the school is not currently a pressured choice in the South Staffordshire area. The school’s headteacher is Zoe Scott, and it serves children aged 2 to 11 in a mixed-gender, state-funded setting with a Church of England religious character.

Academically, the picture is mixed and warrants careful attention. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024, the school received an overall rating of Requires Improvement, a significant step up from its previous Inadequate rating in 2018. The inspection report noted that behaviour and attitudes, as well as personal development, were both rated Good, while quality of education and leadership and management were rated Requires Improvement. At Key Stage 2 in the 2023/24 academic year, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with the Staffordshire local authority average of 65%. Reading was a relative strength, with 83% reaching the expected standard and 33% achieving a higher score, while maths saw 58% at expected and 17% at a higher level. Writing was weaker, with 67% at expected and none reaching the higher standard. The school ranks bottom among 18 primary schools in South Staffordshire on the combined expected standard metric.

The school offers a solid range of facilities for its size, including a library, sensory room, gymnasium, art studios, music rooms, ICT suite and chapel. Sports provision covers gymnastics, football, cross country, tennis, dance and rounders, and there are clubs such as film club, drama, coding, science club and eco club. SEND provisions are notably broad for a small school, covering moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, physical disability and autistic spectrum disorder. This makes it a potentially suitable option for families whose children require additional support in a smaller, more contained environment. The school is not oversubscribed and has capacity for 82 pupils, so there is room to grow. For parents who prioritise a calm, low-pressure start and value the Church of England character, All Saints is worth a visit, though the academic results and Ofsted rating mean it is not a straightforward choice for those focused on top-end outcomes.

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