Redhill Primary School

About Redhill Primary School

Redhill Primary School sits within the Staffordshire local authority, a large county with 308 primary schools, and ranks 89th among them. In the more immediate Cannock Chase area, it places 6th out of 23 primary schools, placing it comfortably in the top quarter locally. The top-performing peers in the same LA — St John's Catholic Primary School, Woodseaves CE Primary Academy, and Needwood CofE Primary School — all achieved perfect ranking scores, setting a high bar, but Redhill holds its own with a solid score of 69. The school is a state-funded, mixed-gender primary for children aged 2 to 11, with no religious character. It has a nursery provision and a current roll of 206 pupils, just shy of its 210 capacity. Headteacher Libby Banks leads a school where over half the pupils (55.8%) are eligible for free school meals, a figure that gives important context to its achievements.

Academically, Redhill performs well above the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 69% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined, compared to the Staffordshire LA average of 65%. The school’s reading scores are particularly strong: an average scaled score of 108, with 83% reaching the expected standard and 48% achieving a higher standard. In maths, the average score was 105, with 79% at expected and 24% at the higher level. Writing saw 72% at expected and 7% at the higher level. Ofsted’s most recent graded inspection in November 2016 rated the school Good overall, with Good for leadership and management, and Good for early years provision. A subsequent ungraded inspection in March 2025 confirmed that standards are being maintained. This is a notable improvement from the school’s previous Requires Improvement rating in 2014.

The school offers a practical range of facilities including a gymnasium, library, ICT suite, outdoor playground, and a chapel. Sports provision covers swimming, rounders, netball, cricket, and football, while clubs extend to drama, coding, book club, science club, chess, and art club. For families with children who have additional needs, Redhill’s SEND provisions address specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. The school is oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, there were 36 applications for 19 places, with all 19 first-preference applicants offered a spot. This suggests a school that is popular locally but still accessible to families who prioritise it. Redhill is a strong fit for families in Cannock Chase seeking a well-regarded, inclusive primary with solid academic outcomes and a broad extracurricular offer.

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