Oulton CofE First School
83%
Capacity
71
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About Oulton CofE First School
Parents considering Oulton CofE First School will find a strong vote of confidence from current families. In the most recent Parent View survey, 89% of respondents said they would recommend the school, with 45 families taking part. The school is clearly popular in the area too: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 31 applications for just 11 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.82. That means nearly three families applied for every spot, and all 11 first-preference offers were taken up. On the specific questions, the responses are overwhelmingly positive. 71% of parents strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and 73% strongly agreed that their child feels safe. 69% strongly agreed that the school ensures pupils are well behaved. There are a few areas where a small minority of parents disagree, but the overall picture is one of a school that families trust and value.
Academically, Oulton CofE First School holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained across its most recent inspections. The most recent ungraded inspection in October 2024 confirmed that standards are being maintained, with leadership and management, early years provision, and overall effectiveness all rated Good. The school serves children from age 3 to 9, so there are no Key Stage 2 SATs results to report yet for its leavers. However, the local authority average for KS2 attainment in Staffordshire is 65%, and the school’s small size – just 71 pupils against a capacity of 86 – means staff can offer a high level of individual attention. Only 7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is below the national average. The school’s Church of England character is woven into its daily life, though the data doesn’t specify how that plays out in practice.
The school is well equipped for a small primary, with facilities including an art studio, ICT suite, sports hall, library, music rooms, and a chapel. Outdoor space is covered by playing fields and an outdoor playground. For sport, pupils can try tennis, athletics, swimming, and cricket, while clubs include chess, science club, book club, and choir. The school has identified support for moderate learning difficulties and speech, language and communication needs as its SEND provisions. With a nursery on site, it can take children from age 3. Given its oversubscription, families should apply early and be aware that not all applicants will get a place. This is a school that suits families who value a small, Church of England setting with strong parent satisfaction and a clear focus on behaviour and safety.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Rock Crescent, Stone, Stafford, ST15 8UH |
| Headteacher | Tara Thorn |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 71 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.0% |
| School Capacity | 71 / 86 (83% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Oct 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (15 Oct 2024): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Oct 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
45 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
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
2025/26Oversubscribed11
31
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
11 families put this school as their 1st choice (35% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Lower-disadvantage intake compared to the national average (25%).
Below most schools — predominantly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British95.8%
- Mixed4.2%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
3
Total schools
1
Oversubscribed
1
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
Rock Crescent, Stone
Stafford, ST15 8UH
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