Kingsfield First School

About Kingsfield First School

Kingsfield First School is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 62 applications for just 27 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.3. All 27 first-preference applicants were offered a place, meaning that while the school is in high demand, those who put it first stand a strong chance. This level of interest suggests a solid reputation among parents, though the school does not publish a formal parent-view recommendation percentage. The school is a state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 3 to 9, with a nursery provision attached. It is located in the Staffordshire Moorlands borough and has no religious character. With 202 pupils on roll against a capacity of 300, there is some headroom, but the oversubscription figures indicate that demand is currently outstripping supply.

Academically, Kingsfield First School holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained since its most recent graded inspection in 2016. The school was inspected again in September 2023 under the ungraded framework, where inspectors confirmed it remains Good. In that 2023 inspection, early years provision was rated Good, and leadership and management were also judged Good. The school’s previous inspection in 2014 had rated it Requires Improvement, so the improvement trajectory is clear. For context, the local authority average for Key Stage 2 attainment is 65, though Kingsfield’s own KS2 results are not provided in the data. The school serves a community with 26.7% of pupils eligible for free school meals, which is above the national average, indicating a relatively high level of disadvantage. The school does not have a sixth form, as it caters only up to age 9.

The school offers a range of facilities including an ICT suite, library, forest school, music rooms, playing fields, and a chapel. Sports provision includes dance, football, rounders, and cricket, while clubs cover drama, book club, and chess. For families with children who have additional needs, the school lists SEND provisions for moderate learning difficulty, severe learning difficulty, speech, language and communication needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is Oxhey First School, 1 km away, which may be an alternative for families who miss out on a place here. Kingsfield is best suited to families living within its catchment who value a Good-rated school with strong community demand, a forest school programme, and a clear track record of improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating. The oversubscription ratio of 2.3 means early application is advisable.

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