Haughton St Giles CofE Primary Academy

About Haughton St Giles CofE Primary Academy

Haughton St Giles CofE Primary Academy is a small Church of England primary in Stafford, currently teaching 101 pupils against a capacity of 120, so it is not yet full but clearly in demand. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 37 applications for just 15 places, with 17 of those coming as first preferences, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.47. That level of competition suggests a strong local reputation. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 12.9 per cent, which is below the national average for primary schools and indicates a relatively affluent intake. The school is mixed, takes children from age three through to eleven, and offers nursery provision, so it suits families looking for a single-site journey from early years right through to Year 6. Victoria Hulme is the headteacher, and the school’s religious character is Church of England, which may appeal to families wanting a faith-based setting.

Academically, Haughton St Giles performs exceptionally well. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, every single pupil reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, and 20 per cent achieved the higher standard in all three. Reading and maths average scores both hit 112, and 70 per cent of pupils reached the higher standard in each of those subjects individually. This performance places the school first in the Stafford local authority ranking out of 34 primaries, and 13th nationally out of nearly 14,000 schools. The local authority average for expected standard in reading, writing and maths is 65 per cent, so Haughton’s 100 per cent is a significant outlier. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2023, the school was rated Good overall, with leadership and management also judged Good, and the ungraded inspection confirmed it remains Good. This is a clear improvement from its previous graded inspection in 2012, when it was rated Requires Improvement.

The school offers a solid range of facilities for its size, including a sports hall, playing fields, art studios, music rooms, an ICT suite, an outdoor playground and a chapel. Sports on offer include swimming, dance, athletics and cross country, and there are clubs such as book club, eco club, science club, gardening and drama. For children with additional needs, the school provides support for social, emotional and mental health, speech, language and communication, and hearing impairment. Given its strong academic results and oversubscribed status, this is a school that will suit families who prioritise high attainment and a faith-based environment, but who are also comfortable with a small, close-knit setting. Parents should be aware that securing a place is competitive, particularly for first preference applicants, so early research and a strong local connection to the church or catchment area may be important.

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