Anson CofE Primary School
About Anson CofE Primary School
Anson CofE Primary School is a small Church of England primary in Stafford, currently home to 97 pupils against a capacity of 105, so it is running close to full. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 11.3%, which is below the national average for primary schools, suggesting a relatively less disadvantaged intake than many schools nationally. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 35 applications for 19 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1.84, with 21 of those applications coming as first preferences. All 19 first-preference offers were taken up, indicating that local families are keen to secure a spot here. The school is mixed and non-selective, catering for children aged 4 to 11, and its religious character as a Church of England school may appeal to families looking for a faith-based setting within the state system.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Nov 2023Source: Ofsted, 10 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:55 – 15:15
Source: anson.staffs.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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