SchoolScoresSt Leonard's Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Fairway, Stafford, ST16 3TW
01785 334960 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 5 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
56 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Stafford comparisons use the 24 of its 45 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 21 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Stafford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 24th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stafford. Higher than 2% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 24th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stafford. Higher than 4% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 24th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stafford. Higher than 1% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 18 parents whose child had been bullied 14th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stafford. Higher than 8% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 33% | 52% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 49 parents who had raised a concern 24th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stafford. Higher than 1% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 43% | 81% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 24th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stafford. Higher than 1% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 46%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 26%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Stafford figures pool parents at the Stafford schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
32 pupils in this year group.
50% — 13 points below the Staffordshire average, and 12 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 50% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 84% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 50% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 84% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Staffordshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 34 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 30 |
| Of those, offered a place | 30 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 67 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 28th highest of 44 state primary schools in Stafford. Higher than 26% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.9% | 20.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 24th highest of 44 state primary schools in Stafford. Higher than 15% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 2.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 39th highest of 44 state primary schools in Stafford. Higher than 11% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.3% | 13.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 11th highest of 44 state primary schools in Stafford. Higher than 59% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.3% | 9.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 37th lowest of 43 state primary schools in Stafford. Lower than 31% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.7% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 36th lowest of 43 state primary schools in Stafford. Lower than 34% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 14.6% | 10.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 39th lowest of 44 state primary schools in Stafford. Lower than 22% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.7 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 39th lowest of 44 state primary schools in Stafford. Lower than 15% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.46% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 12th highest of 45 state primary schools in Stafford. Higher than 82% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.5 | 21.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 10th highest of 45 state primary schools in Stafford. Higher than 89% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.6 | 11.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 8th highest of 36 state primary schools in Stafford. Higher than 82% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 24.2% | 13.2%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St John's CofE Primary Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Paul's CofE Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Veritas Primary Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Anne's Catholic Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Leasowes Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- Silkmore Primary Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018), confirmed with concerns 2024 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- John Wheeldon Primary Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Flash Ley Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- Barnfields Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Leonard's Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 5 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did St Leonard's Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 12 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Leonard's Primary School?
46% of the 56 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend St Leonard's Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Leonard's Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 30 families put St Leonard's Primary School as their first choice for 34 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 30 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 124199.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.