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.

Staffordshire has 308 primary schools, of which 29 (9%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 246 rated Good — 89% of primary 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.

308
Total schools
29
Outstanding
9%
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
🥈 Oxhey First School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥉 St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
4. Willows Primary Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
5. St Thomas' Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
6. St Dominic's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 94 View school
7. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 93 View school
8. Leasowes Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 91 View school
9. Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 90 View school
10. Berkswich CofE (VC) Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
11. The St. Mary's CofE Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
12. Thomas Russell Junior School
Primary
 Outstanding 87 View school
13. St Mary's Catholic Academy
Primary
 Good 87 View school
14. Haughton St Giles CofE Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 87 View school
15. All Saints CofE (C) Primary School
Primary
 Good 87 View school
16. Silkmore Primary Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 86 View school
17. The Meadows Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 86 View school
18. Gnosall St Lawrence Coe Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 85 View school
19. Streethay Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 85 View school
20. Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 85 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 29 (9%) 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?
9% of primary schools in Staffordshire are rated Outstanding and 80% 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.