Princefield First School
91%
Capacity
273
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Princefield First School
Princefield First School is a popular choice among local families, with 87 applications for just 45 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.93. Of those applications, 42 were first-preference offers, meaning almost every family who put it top of their list secured a spot. The school is a state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 3 to 9, located in South Staffordshire under the Staffordshire local authority. It has a nursery provision and a religious character that does not apply. Headteacher Rebecca Nixon leads a school of 273 pupils, just under its capacity of 300. Around 11% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is slightly below the national average for primary schools. The school also offers a Forest School, a chapel, music rooms, and a range of sports including cross country, athletics, cricket, and gymnastics.
Academically, Princefield holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained since its previous graded inspection in 2013. The most recent ungraded inspection in 2022 confirmed the school remains Good, with leadership and management also rated Good. The early years provision was previously rated as Requires Improvement in 2008, but the school has clearly improved since then. While the data does not include specific Key Stage 2 SATs results for Princefield, the local authority average for KS2 attainment is 65%, which provides a useful benchmark. The school does not have a sixth form, as it caters only up to age 9. For parents focused on academic outcomes, the consistent Good rating and strong local demand suggest a solid, well-regarded option within the Staffordshire primary landscape.
The school’s facilities include a library, playing fields, sports hall, music rooms, and a Forest School, which supports outdoor learning. It also runs clubs such as Art Club, Gardening, and Eco Club. For children with additional needs, the school provides support for Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, and Speech, Language & Communication needs. With an oversubscription ratio of nearly 2:1, families should be prepared to apply early and list Princefield as a first preference to maximise their chances. This school will particularly suit families who value a strong community feel, outdoor learning opportunities, and a broad range of extracurricular activities within a Good-rated setting. The nursery provision is a bonus for families with younger children looking for a smooth transition into primary school.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Saxon Road, Stafford, South Staffordshire, ST19 5EP |
| Headteacher | Rebecca Nixon |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 273 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.0% |
| School Capacity | 273 / 300 (91% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Jul 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (13 Jul 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 30 Sept 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed45
87
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
42 families put this school as their 1st choice (48% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
Better 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
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Below most schools — predominantly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British88.6%
- Mixed5.5%
- White (other)1.8%
- Asian1.4%
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 half of schools in England.
Better than half 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.
5
Total schools
3
Oversubscribed
3
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
Saxon Road, Stafford
South Staffordshire, ST19 5EP
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