St John's CofE Primary Academy
About St John's CofE Primary Academy
St John's CofE Primary Academy in Stafford is a Church of England primary school that is clearly in demand. With 408 pupils on roll against a capacity of 420, the school is running very close to full. The oversubscription picture tells a similar story: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 82 applications for just 42 places, with 41 of those applications coming as first preferences. That works out at nearly two applicants for every place, a strong signal of local popularity. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 12.3%, which is worth noting in the context of a school that draws from a mixed intake. The school also offers nursery provision, meaning children can join from age three, and it operates as a mixed-gender state primary for ages 3 to 11. Headteacher Warren Slater leads a school that, on the basis of its admission data, is a first-choice destination for many local families.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 41 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Oct 2024Latest monitoring visit (23 Oct 2024): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 15 Jul 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:40 – 15:25
Source: st-johns-stafford.staffs.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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