Is Stafford Manor High School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 20 January 2026 under its report-card framework and graded three areas at Needs attention, two at Expected standard and one at Urgent improvement. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 70th of 70 secondary schools in Staffordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Stafford Manor High School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Stafford Manor High School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 35.3 (England: 46.2). 21.6% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Stafford Manor High School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Stafford Manor High School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Stafford Manor High School

Wolverhampton Road, Stafford, ST17 9DJ

Local ranking70th of 70 secondary schools in Staffordshire

Ofsted: Needs attention

Secondary

Phase

691

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2024 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 20 January 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 20 January 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Placed in a category of concern: Requires significant improvement.

Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Urgent improvement
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Needs attention
Inclusion: Needs attention

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 35.3 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 21.6% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 53.4% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 88

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 87.0%
Continued in education: 81.0%
Apprenticeships: 3.0%
Employment: 3.0%
Not sustained: 8.0%

After A-Levels 2023-24

A-Level Results

2023-24

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Avg A-Level Grade

19.1

Avg Points/Entry

nat 34.4

A-Level Students

Applied General Avg Points: 29.2
16-18 Cohort: 8

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 449
Boys: 226 (51%)
Girls: 213 (49%)
Capacity: 691 (64% full)
SEND: 20.3%
FSM Eligible: 48.1%
EAL: 8.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.5%
SEN Support: 17.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 27.0
Budget per Pupil: £8,923/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 11.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 35.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Foundation school
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 80.8%
White Other: 4.7%
Mixed Other: 4.0%
Other: 2.0%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.6%
Black Other: 1.6%
Asian Pakistani: 1.3%
Black African: 1.3%

80.8%

White British

4.7%

White Other

4.0%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01785258383

headteacher@smhs.staffs.sch.uk

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Wolverhampton Road

Stafford, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 124467
UKPRN: 10005483
Establishment No.: 5402

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