The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (105% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 443
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 13.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Richard Balding (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Weston Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST18 0FL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Weston Road Academy
Secondary · 377m away
St John's CofE Primary Academy
Primary · 835m away
St Leonard's Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Leasowes Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 2.4km away
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy
Academy · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Veritas Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Veritas Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Veritas Primary Academy?
Veritas Primary Academy currently has 443 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Veritas Primary Academy take?
Veritas Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Veritas Primary Academy?
Veritas Primary Academy is in Stafford, ST18 0FL, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Veritas Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Veritas Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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