Cooper Perry Primary School

About Cooper Perry Primary School

Cooper Perry Primary School sits within the Staffordshire local authority, a mixed state primary for ages 3 to 11. In the most recent local rankings for primary schools, it placed 22nd out of 34 schools in the Stafford area, placing it in the middle of the pack locally. For context, the top-performing peers in the same authority include St John's Catholic Primary School, Woodseaves CE Primary Academy, and Needwood CofE Primary School, all of which achieved perfect ranking scores. Across the entire Staffordshire primary landscape, Cooper Perry ranks 102nd out of 308 schools, putting it comfortably within the top third of its type in the county. The school is led by headteacher Clair Callow and serves 210 pupils, operating slightly below its capacity of 228. It has a relatively low proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 9%, and its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2021 judged it as Good overall, a clear improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2008.

Academically, Cooper Perry's Key Stage 2 results for the 2023/24 year show a mixed picture. The proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined was 67%, which sits just above the Staffordshire local authority average of 65%. However, the school's ranking within the LA for this metric places it 22nd out of 34, suggesting that while it meets the local benchmark, it is not among the highest performers in the immediate area. Looking at individual subjects, reading was a relative strength: 85% of pupils reached the expected standard, and the average reading score was 108. Maths followed with 70% at expected and an average score of 105. Writing saw 74% at expected. At the higher standard, 22% of pupils achieved the higher benchmark across all three subjects, with maths and writing both at 37% and reading at 33%. The school's Ofsted report from 2021 noted that leadership and management, as well as behaviour and attitudes, were both Good, though early years provision was rated as Requires Improvement.

The school offers a practical, well-equipped environment for families. Facilities include an outdoor playground, sports hall, dining hall, playing fields, an ICT suite, and even a chapel. Sports provision covers gymnastics, rounders, cross country, and athletics, while after-school clubs include chess, gardening, eco club, and book club. For families with children who have additional needs, the school lists a wide range of SEND provisions, including support for dyslexia, moderate and severe learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech and language difficulties, hearing impairment, physical disability, and autistic spectrum disorder. Admission data for 2025/26 shows the school is oversubscribed: it received 41 total applications for 23 places, with all 23 first-preference applicants offered a place, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.78. This suggests strong local demand, and the school also offers nursery provision for younger children. It will suit families looking for a solid, Good-rated primary with good SEND support and a broad range of activities, though those prioritising top-tier academic outcomes may want to look at the higher-ranked peers in the area.

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