Is Penkridge Middle School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 7 July 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Expected standard and two at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 21st of 70 secondary schools in Staffordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Penkridge Middle School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 57% of pupils at Penkridge Middle School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Penkridge Middle School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Penkridge Middle School starting in September 2028 close on 31 October 2027. 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 2028 (or the next working day).

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Penkridge Middle School

Marsh Lane, Penkridge, Stafford, ST19 5BW

Local ranking21st of 70 secondary schools in Staffordshire

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Middle deemed secondary

Phase

500

Capacity

9-13

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 7 July 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 7 July 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Strong standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard

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

Year:

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 500
Boys: 254 (50%)
Girls: 255 (50%)
Capacity: 500 (102% full)
SEND: 20.8%
FSM Eligible: 17.4%
EAL: 2.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.6%
SEN Support: 17.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 30.6
Budget per Pupil: £6,540/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 4.0% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Middle deemed secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 92.0%
Mixed Other: 1.8%
White Other: 1.6%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.2%
Black African: 1.0%
Asian Indian: 0.8%
Other: 0.6%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.4%

92.0%

White British

1.8%

Mixed Other

1.6%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01785413400

headteacher@penkridge-middle.org

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Marsh Lane

Stafford, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 144206
UKPRN: 10063676
Establishment No.: 4128
Trust: PENK VALLEY ACADEMY TRUST

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