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.

Academically, Anson performs well above the local authority average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 93% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Staffordshire LA average of 65%. This places the school 5th out of 34 primary schools in the Stafford local area and 177th nationally out of 13,686 schools, putting it in the top 1.3% of primaries across England. Results at the higher standard are also strong: 36% achieved the higher standard in all three subjects, with 50% reaching that level in reading and writing individually, and 43% in maths. Average scaled scores were 110 in reading and 109 in maths, both comfortably above the national benchmark of 100. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023 rated it Good overall, with Outstanding marks for early years provision, personal development, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management.

The school offers a broad range of facilities including a library, music rooms, gymnasium, sports hall, playing fields, an ICT suite, a chapel and a Forest School, which will appeal to families who value outdoor learning. Sports on offer include netball, rounders, cross country, tennis, dance and athletics, and there are clubs such as Book Club, Science Club, Eco Club and Art Club. The school has identified SEND provisions for specific learning difficulties, moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. With its strong academic outcomes, faith character and oversubscribed status, Anson is likely to suit families who prioritise high attainment in a small, community-focused setting and who are prepared to apply early to secure a place.

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