St Leonard's CofE First School

About St Leonard's CofE First School

St Leonard's CofE First School is a Church of England primary in South Staffordshire that is currently oversubscribed, a clear signal of its local popularity. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 23 applications for just 15 places, with all 15 first-preference applicants being offered a spot. The school's capacity is 70, yet it currently has 78 pupils on roll, meaning it is operating above its official limit. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 11.5%, which is below the national average and suggests a relatively affluent intake compared with many state schools. The school serves children from age 3 to 9, with nursery provision on site, and is led by headteacher Claire Keay. Its religious character as a Church of England school may appeal to families seeking a faith-based setting, though the school is open to all.

Academically, St Leonard's holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained across its two most recent inspections. The most recent graded inspection took place in 2014, where the school received a Good overall, with leadership and management also rated Good. An ungraded inspection in December 2024 confirmed that standards have been maintained. The school's early years provision was rated as Requires Improvement in 2011, but the current Good rating suggests significant progress since then. In terms of local context, the local authority average for Key Stage 2 attainment is 65, though specific results for St Leonard's are not available in the data. The school sits within a local authority that has 20 Outstanding schools out of 308 total primary schools, so competition is strong, but St Leonard's Good rating places it in a solid position.

The school offers a range of facilities including a library, music rooms, art studios, playing fields, and a chapel, alongside a strong sporting programme covering cricket, football, netball, tennis, and athletics. Clubs include Chess, Art Club, Eco Club, and Science Club, and the Parent View survey shows 67% of respondents strongly agreed that their child can take part in clubs and activities. For families with children who have special educational needs, the school provides support for a wide range of needs including dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social and emotional mental health, speech and language communication, physical disability, and autistic spectrum disorder. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is Silkmore Primary Academy, 3.3 km away, so St Leonard's may be a more convenient option for families in the immediate area. With 85% of parents recommending the school, it clearly suits families who value a close-knit, faith-based primary with strong extracurricular provision.

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