St Mary and St Chad CofE First School
119%
Capacity
178
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St Mary and St Chad CofE First School
St Mary and St Chad 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 178 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (119% of 150 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Mary and St Chad CofE First School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sandra Lamond, it falls under Staffordshire local authority.
St Mary and St Chad CofE First School is a popular choice with families — it received 55 applications for 29 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 31 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Mary and St Chad CofE First School include ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Cross Country, Athletics, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Chess, Art Club, Eco Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Staffordshire, St Mary and St Chad 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 | Newport Street, Stafford, South Staffordshire, ST19 9DT |
| Headteacher | Sandra Lamond |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 178 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 12.9% |
| School Capacity | 178 / 150 (119% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (27 Sept 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Feb 2011. 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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
55
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
31 families put this school as their 1st choice (56% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Newport Street, Stafford
South Staffordshire, ST19 9DT
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