Tillington Manor Primary School
96%
Capacity
230
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Tillington Manor Primary School
Tillington Manor Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Stafford community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 230 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 240 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Tillington Manor Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Kelly Brockhurst, it falls under Staffordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7041st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 25th out of 34 in Stafford.
Tillington Manor Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 49 applications for 29 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 27 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Tillington Manor Primary School include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Gymnastics, Cricket, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Film Club, Science Club, Coding, Drama and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 41.3%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Stafford, Tillington Manor Primary 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 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Young Avenue, Stafford, Stafford, ST16 1PW |
| Headteacher | Kelly Brockhurst |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 230 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 41.3% |
| School Capacity | 230 / 240 (96% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (62%)
7041st of 13,686
Nationally
690th of 1,378
In West Midlands
25th of 34
In Stafford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
62%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
52%
'23/24
62%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities 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
49
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
27 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
Young Avenue, Stafford
Stafford, ST16 1PW
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