Beresford Memorial CofE First School
105%
Capacity
157
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Beresford Memorial CofE First School
Beresford Memorial CofE First School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Staffordshire Moorlands community, welcoming children from age 3 to 9. The school has 157 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (105% of 150 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Beresford Memorial CofE First School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Caroline Quinn, it falls under Staffordshire local authority.
Beresford Memorial CofE First School is a popular choice with families — it received 42 applications for 30 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 32 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Beresford Memorial CofE First School include Art Studios, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Athletics, Netball, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Book Club, Art Club, Coding and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 31.2%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Staffordshire Moorlands, Beresford Memorial CofE First School is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Novi Lane, Leek, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST13 6NR |
| Headteacher | Caroline Quinn |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 157 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 31.2% |
| School Capacity | 157 / 150 (105% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (15 Nov 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 May 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
42
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
32 families put this school as their 1st choice (76% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Novi Lane, Leek
Staffordshire Moorlands, ST13 6NR
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