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The John Bamford Primary School

Cannock Chase, WS15 2PAPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2024
KS2 Results
80%
meeting expected standard in RWM
First choices / offers
1.0×
First choices did not exceed offers made
27 1st-choice / 27 offers made
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#1275 of 13,686 nationally

About The John Bamford Primary School

The John Bamford Primary School is a state-funded primary school in Cannock Chase, West Midlands, for pupils aged 2 to 11 for boys and girls. DfE data records 268 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 343.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good (12 Jun 2024). 80% met the expected KS2 standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25. admissions data records 27 first-preference applications and 27 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27.

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Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
AddressCrabtree Way, Etching Hill, Rugeley, Cannock Chase, WS15 2PA
HeadteacherMrs Louise Ferguson
Local AuthorityStaffordshire
Number of Pupils268
Free School Meals (FSM)22.0%
School Capacity268 / 343 (78% 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.

Published SEND Data

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

School day

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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 is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.