Is St Peter's CofE Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 17 April 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 16th of 286 primary schools in Staffordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Peter's CofE Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 80% of pupils at St Peter's CofE Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Peter's CofE Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at St Peter's CofE Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Peter's CofE Primary School

Church Lane, Hixon, Stafford, ST18 0PS

Local ranking16th of 286 primary schools in Staffordshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

163

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 17 April 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 80.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 7.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 87.0%
Writing (Expected): 90.0%
Maths (Expected): 90.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 87.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 107.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 106.0
Cohort Size: 30

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 186
Boys: 103 (47%)
Girls: 115 (53%)
Capacity: 163 (134% full)
SEND: 12.9%
FSM Eligible: 24.7%
EAL: 1.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.2%
SEN Support: 9.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 20.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 9.0
Budget per Pupil: £7,070/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 6.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 93.0%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.1%
White Traveller: 1.1%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.1%
White Other: 0.5%
Mixed Other: 0.5%
Asian Pakistani: 0.5%
Asian Other: 0.5%

93.0%

White British

2.1%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

1.1%

White Traveller

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01889270233

headteacher@st-peters-hixon.staffs.sch.uk

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Church Lane

Stafford, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 142447
UKPRN: 10054669
Establishment No.: 3154
Trust: MID-TRENT MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

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