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Boney Hay Primary Academy

Lichfield, WS7 2PFPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2025
KS2 Results
21%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
15 1st-choice / 17 places
Ranking
#13,551
of 13,686 nationally

About Boney Hay Primary Academy

Boney Hay Primary Academy sits in the Staffordshire local authority, a state primary for mixed pupils aged 2 to 11. Within Lichfield, the school ranks 34th out of 34 primary schools, placing it at the bottom of the local league table. The top-performing peers in the area — St John's Catholic Primary School, Woodseaves CE Primary Academy, and Needwood CofE Primary School — all achieve perfect ranking scores, highlighting the competitive landscape. The nearest school rated Outstanding by Ofsted is Fulfen Primary School, just 2 km away. Boney Hay itself holds a Good rating from its most recent graded inspection in 2016, with a January 2025 ungraded inspection confirming that standards are maintained. The school has come a long way: its previous graded inspection in 2014 rated it Requires Improvement, so the current Good rating represents a clear step up in quality.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressChorley Road, Burntwood, Lichfield, WS7 2PF
HeadteacherRebecca Willington
Local AuthorityStaffordshire
Number of Pupils174
Free School Meals (FSM)31.0%
School Capacity174 / 210 (83% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Jan 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (22 Jan 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 12 Sept 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Playing FieldsMusic RoomsICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

AthleticsDanceSwimmingTennis

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubChessFilm ClubBook ClubCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Boney Hay Primary Academy

Boney Hay Primary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.