The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
- 7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 395
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 7.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- THE SOUTH EAST STAFFORD ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Graham Ball (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Lansdowne Way, Wildwood, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 4RD
Town setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Barnfields Primary School?
Barnfields Primary School currently has 395 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Barnfields Primary School take?
Barnfields Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Barnfields Primary School?
Barnfields Primary School is in Stafford, ST17 4RD, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Barnfields Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Barnfields Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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