The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (104% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 42 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 538
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 29.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Claire Clarke
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Corporation Street, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 3LX
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is John Wheeldon Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
John Wheeldon Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend John Wheeldon Primary Academy?
John Wheeldon Primary Academy currently has 538 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does John Wheeldon Primary Academy take?
John Wheeldon Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is John Wheeldon Primary Academy?
John Wheeldon Primary Academy is in Stafford, ST16 3LX, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does John Wheeldon Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, John Wheeldon Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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