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.

Staffordshire has 452 primary & secondary schools, of which 46 (10%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 337 rated Good — 85% of primary & secondary schools in Staffordshire are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Shobnall Primary & Nursery School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Staffordshire follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

452
Total schools
46
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 75% 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.