St Dominic's Catholic Primary School
96%
Capacity
202
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About St Dominic's Catholic Primary School
St Dominic's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Stafford community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 202 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Dianne Stokes, it falls under Staffordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 86% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 665th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 9th out of 34 in Stafford.
St Dominic's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 64 applications for 30 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 32 were first-preference applications.
St Dominic's Catholic Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.2/5 from 7 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Dominic's Catholic Primary School include Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cross Country, Football, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 5.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Stafford, St Dominic's Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Margaret Street, Stone, Stafford, ST15 8YG |
| Headteacher | Dianne Stokes |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 202 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 5.0% |
| School Capacity | 202 / 210 (96% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Mar 2022Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 22 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (86%)
665th of 13,686
Nationally
61st of 1,378
In West Midlands
9th of 34
In Stafford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
86%
Expected Standard
21%
Higher Standard
'22/23
80%
'23/24
86%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
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
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
64
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
32 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Dominic's Catholic Primary School
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Contact Information
Margaret Street, Stone
Stafford, ST15 8YG
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