The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 78% capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 57.0 vs national 43.8)
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
57.0
13.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
60%
18.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
80%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.06
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
28% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 4–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 319
- Capacity
- 78%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Head
- Mr Peter McNabb (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
32 Bargate Street, Brewood, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST19 9BA
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is St. Dominic's Grammar School a selective school?
Yes. St. Dominic's Grammar School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend St. Dominic's Grammar School?
St. Dominic's Grammar School currently has 319 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St. Dominic's Grammar School take?
St. Dominic's Grammar School caters for pupils aged 4 to 18.
Where is St. Dominic's Grammar School?
St. Dominic's Grammar School is in Stafford, ST19 9BA, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St. Dominic's Grammar School have a sixth form?
Yes, St. Dominic's Grammar School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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