Is Barnfields Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 19 June 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 54th of 286 primary schools in Staffordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Barnfields Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 73% of pupils at Barnfields Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Barnfields Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Barnfields 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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Barnfields Primary School

Lansdowne Way, Wildwood, Stafford, ST17 4RD

Local ranking54th of 286 primary schools in Staffordshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 19 June 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 73.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 8.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 87.0%
Writing (Expected): 82.0%
Maths (Expected): 89.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 90.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 107.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 107.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 109.0
Cohort Size: 62

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 395
Boys: 183 (46%)
Girls: 216 (54%)
Capacity: 420 (95% full)
SEND: 12.4%
FSM Eligible: 7.6%
EAL: 8.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.3%
SEN Support: 11.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 18.7
Budget per Pupil: £5,142/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 5.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

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

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 81.9%
Asian Other: 3.6%
Mixed Other: 2.3%
Asian Indian: 2.3%
Other: 2.0%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.8%
Asian Chinese: 1.8%
White Other: 1.3%

81.9%

White British

3.6%

Asian Other

2.3%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01785337320

headteacher@barnfields.staffs.sch.uk

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Lansdowne Way

Stafford, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 142981
UKPRN: 10057138
Establishment No.: 2352
Trust: THE SOUTH EAST STAFFORD ACADEMY TRUST

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