The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 81% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
81%
+19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
23%
+15.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 4 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
1% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 216
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 3.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Head
- Ms Samantha Jackson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
December 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Cedar Way, Walton-on-the-Hill, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 0LU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Berkswich CofE (VC) Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Berkswich CofE (VC) Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Berkswich CofE (VC) Primary School?
Berkswich CofE (VC) Primary School currently has 216 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Berkswich CofE (VC) Primary School take?
Berkswich CofE (VC) Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Berkswich CofE (VC) Primary School?
Berkswich CofE (VC) Primary School is in Stafford, ST17 0LU, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Berkswich CofE (VC) Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Berkswich CofE (VC) Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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