Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Staffordshire 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 452 schools across Staffordshire. Updated with 2025–26 data.

452

Total schools

Outstanding

10%

Outstanding rate

65.5%

Avg KS2 SATs

36.4

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Shobnall Primary & Nursery School Primary	Outstanding	96	View school
🥈	Oaklands Nursery School Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
🥉	Blackfriars Academy Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
4.	Two Rivers Primary School Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
5.	Oxhey First School Primary	Outstanding	95	View school
6.	Demetae Academy Not applicable	—	95	View school
7.	Greenhall Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
8.	St Paul's Church of England Primary School Primary	Outstanding	95	View school
9.	Willows Primary Academy Primary	Outstanding	95	View school
10.	St Thomas' Catholic Primary School Primary	Outstanding	95	View school
11.	St Dominic's Catholic Primary School Primary	Outstanding	94	View school
12.	St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Primary	Outstanding	93	View school
13.	Leasowes Primary School Primary	Outstanding	91	View school
14.	Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	90	View school
15.	Berkswich CofE (VC) Primary School Primary	Outstanding	88	View school
16.	The St. Mary's CofE Primary School Primary	Outstanding	88	View school
17.	Thomas Russell Junior School Primary	Outstanding	87	View school
18.	St Mary's Catholic Academy Primary	Good	87	View school
19.	Haughton St Giles CofE Primary Academy Primary	Good	87	View school
20.	All Saints CofE (C) Primary School Primary	Good	87	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Staffordshire?

There are 452 primary & secondary schools in Staffordshire, of which 46 (10%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Staffordshire?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Staffordshire is Shobnall Primary & Nursery School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Staffordshire?

Primary and secondary school applications in Staffordshire are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Staffordshire council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Staffordshire?

10% of primary & secondary schools in Staffordshire are rated Outstanding and 76% are rated Good. 78.1% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.