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St Leonard's Primary School

Stafford, ST16 3TWPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good · 1 Requires improvement
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
70%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
27 1st-choice / 29 places
Ranking
#4,102
of 13,686 nationally

About St Leonard's Primary School

Parent opinion at St Leonard's Primary School is notably divided. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering September 2024 to September 2025, just 46% of the 56 respondents said they would recommend the school to another parent, while 54% would not. That split is reflected across several key questions: only 48% of parents strongly agreed or agreed that concerns are dealt with properly, and 45% disagreed or strongly disagreed that the school lets them know how their child is doing. On the plus side, 72% of parents felt their child is happy at the school, and 76% said their child feels safe. The school is also clearly popular with local families — for the 2025/26 reception intake, St Leonard's received 75 applications for just 29 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.59, with 27 first-preference offers made. That level of demand suggests the school holds strong appeal despite the mixed parent feedback.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressFairway, Stafford, Stafford, ST16 3TW
HeadteacherCatherine Phillips
Local AuthorityStaffordshire
Number of Pupils217
Free School Meals (FSM)12.4%
School Capacity217 / 255 (85% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 56 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 English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Nov 2024
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Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 3 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Sports HallLibraryGymnasiumForest SchoolSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

TennisCricketGymnasticsNetballCross Country

Clubs & Activities

DramaCodingBook ClubChoirFilm ClubArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Leonard's Primary School

St Leonard's Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.