Gnosall St Lawrence Coe Primary Academy
89%
Capacity
280
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About Gnosall St Lawrence Coe Primary Academy
Gnosall St Lawrence Coe Primary Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Stafford community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 280 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 315 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Gnosall St Lawrence Coe Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kirsten Sweet, it falls under Staffordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1694th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 13th out of 34 in Stafford.
Gnosall St Lawrence Coe Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 41 applications for 31 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 31 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication, Multi-Sensory Impairment and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Gnosall St Lawrence Coe Primary Academy include Playing Fields, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Athletics, Dance, Cricket, as well as clubs including Film Club, Drama, Gardening, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 18.6%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Stafford, Gnosall St Lawrence Coe Primary Academy 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Lowfield Lane, Stafford, Stafford, ST20 0ET |
| Headteacher | Kirsten Sweet |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 280 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 18.6% |
| School Capacity | 280 / 315 (89% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (22 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 14 Nov 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (79%)
1694th of 13,686
Nationally
168th of 1,378
In West Midlands
13th of 34
In Stafford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
79%
Expected Standard
15%
Higher Standard
'22/23
78%
'23/24
79%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed31
41
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
31 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
Lowfield Lane, Stafford
Stafford, ST20 0ET
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