St John's CofE First School
101%
Capacity
76
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About St John's CofE First School
St John's CofE First School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the South Staffordshire community, welcoming children from age 2 to 9. The school has 76 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (101% of 75 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St John's CofE First School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Emma Challiner, it falls under Staffordshire local authority.
St John's CofE First School is a popular choice with families — it received 27 applications for 16 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 16 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St John's CofE First School include Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Library, Forest School, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Swimming, Netball, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Drama, Book Club, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Staffordshire, St John's CofE First 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 | 2 to 9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Whiteoaks Drive, Stafford, South Staffordshire, ST19 9AH |
| Headteacher | Emma Challiner |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 76 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.8% |
| School Capacity | 76 / 75 (101% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Jun 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (15 Jun 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 3 Mar 2014. 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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed16
27
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
16 families put this school as their 1st choice (59% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Whiteoaks Drive, Stafford
South Staffordshire, ST19 9AH
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