St Michael's CofE (C) First School
61%
Capacity
198
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About St Michael's CofE (C) First School
St Michael's CofE (C) First School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Stafford community, welcoming children from age 3 to 9. The school has 198 pupils on roll, operating at 61% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Michael's CofE (C) First School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Julia Wass, it falls under Staffordshire local authority.
St Michael's CofE (C) First School is a popular choice with families — it received 60 applications for 34 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 33 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Michael's CofE (C) First School include Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Cross Country, Rounders and 2 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Drama, Gardening, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Stafford, St Michael's CofE (C) 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 | 3 to 9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Weavers Lane, Stone, Stafford, ST15 8QB |
| Headteacher | Julia Wass |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 198 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 12.6% |
| School Capacity | 198 / 326 (61% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (12 Jan 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 4 Dec 2017. 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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed34
60
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
33 families put this school as their 1st choice (55% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Weavers Lane, Stone
Stafford, ST15 8QB
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