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The John Bamford Primary School

Cannock Chase, WS15 2PAPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2024
KS2 Results
81%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
31 1st-choice / 32 places
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#1275 of 13,686 nationally

About The John Bamford Primary School

The John Bamford Primary School’s Key Stage 2 results sit well above the Staffordshire local authority average, with 81% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined against a county average of 65%. That 16-point gap places the school second out of 23 primary schools in the Cannock Chase district, putting it in the top 10% locally and the top 10% nationally. Individual subject scores are similarly strong: 88% hit the expected standard in maths, 86% in reading, and 90% in writing. Average scaled scores of 106 in maths and 107 in reading both exceed the national benchmark of 100. For parents comparing options within Cannock Chase, this school’s headline metrics clearly outperform most of its immediate neighbours, making it one of the strongest academic performers in the area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCrabtree Way, Rugeley, Cannock Chase, WS15 2PA
HeadteacherLouise Ferguson
Local AuthorityStaffordshire
Number of Pupils293
Free School Meals (FSM)22.5%
School Capacity293 / 343 (85% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Jun 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (12 Jun 2024): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 30 Nov 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
ICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolSports HallSensory RoomPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

TennisDanceSwimmingNetballCricket

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubBook ClubDramaChoirEco ClubArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:45

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: johnbamford.staffs.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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The John Bamford Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.