Manifold Church of England Primary School
About Manifold Church of England Primary School
Manifold Church of England Primary School is a small state primary in the Staffordshire Moorlands, within the Staffordshire local authority. With just 45 pupils on roll against a capacity of 105, it is one of the more intimate settings in the area. Among its local peers in the same authority, it sits alongside St John's Catholic Primary School, Woodseaves CE Primary Academy, and Needwood CofE Primary School, all of which share the same top ranking score of 100. The school is one of 308 primary schools in Staffordshire, of which 20 hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. Manifold itself was rated Good in its most recent graded inspection in February 2024, a rating it has held consistently across both its recent inspections. The school is mixed, Church of England, and caters for children aged 3 to 11, with nursery provision available. Craig Broome serves as headteacher.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Feb 2024Source: Ofsted, 25 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Was this page helpful?
Frequently Asked Questions About Manifold Church of England Primary School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
How to Choose a Primary School
Step-by-step guide to choosing the right primary school
KS2 SATs Explained
A parent's guide to Year 6 SATs and how results are reported
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights