Best Primary Schools in Staffordshire 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 308 schools across Staffordshire. Updated with 2025–26 data.

308

Total schools

Outstanding

13%

Outstanding rate

65.5%

Avg KS2 SATs

36.4

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Mary Howard Church of England Primary School Primary	Outstanding	95	View school
🥈	St Filumena's Catholic Primary School Primary	Outstanding	86	View school
🥉	Shobnall Primary & Nursery School Primary	Outstanding	86	View school
4.	Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy Primary	Outstanding	84	View school
5.	All Saints CofE (C) Primary School Primary	Outstanding	84	View school
6.	Berkswich CofE (VC) Primary School Primary	Outstanding	83	View school
7.	St Thomas' Catholic Primary School Primary	Outstanding	82	View school
8.	Anson CofE Primary School Primary	Outstanding	82	View school
9.	St Werburgh's CE (A) Primary School Primary	Outstanding	81	View school
10.	Greysbrooke Primary School Primary	Outstanding	81	View school
11.	Leasowes Primary School Primary	Outstanding	80	View school
12.	St Mary's Catholic Academy Primary	Good	79	View school
13.	Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	79	View school
14.	St Anne's Catholic Primary School Primary	Outstanding	79	View school
15.	Oakridge Primary School Primary	Outstanding	78	View school
16.	Streethay Primary School Primary	Outstanding	78	View school
17.	Haughton St Giles CofE Primary Academy Primary	Good	78	View school
18.	Needwood CofE Primary School Primary	Outstanding	78	View school
19.	Church Eaton Primary School Primary	Good	77	View school
20.	St Mary's Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	76	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Staffordshire?

There are 308 primary schools in Staffordshire, of which 41 (13%) 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 Mary Howard Church of England Primary 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?

13% of primary schools in Staffordshire are rated Outstanding and 69% 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.