The short version
Above-average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 61.3 vs national 43.8)
- The school has significant spare capacity
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
61.3
17.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
81%
39.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
54%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.27
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
16% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 381
- Capacity
- 68%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Head
- Mr W P Nicholas Pietrek (Headmaster)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Burton Manor, ST18 9AT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBurton Manor Primary School
Primary · Very close
Stafford Manor High School
Secondary · 797m away
Heather Field School
Independent · 832m away
Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 876m away
Rowley Park Primary Academy
Primary · 905m away
Castlechurch Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
King Edward VI High School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Silkmore Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Stafford Grammar School a selective school?
Yes. Stafford 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 Stafford Grammar School?
Stafford Grammar School currently has 381 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Stafford Grammar School take?
Stafford Grammar School caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is Stafford Grammar School?
Stafford Grammar School is in ST18 9AT, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Stafford Grammar School have a sixth form?
Yes, Stafford Grammar School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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