All Saints CofE (C) First School, Stafford
All Saints CofE (C) First School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 9 in Stafford. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in December 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2025 did not change this grade. It was 66% full in 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Staffordshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
All Saints CofE (C) First School in detail
All Saints CofE (C) First School in its own words
In its own words: "At the heart of our school lies a deep-rooted commitment to our Christian values- These shape the way we teach, learn, and grow together. These values are not just words; they are lived out daily in our classrooms, corridors, playgrounds, and relationships."
From the headteacher's welcome: "It is a privilege to lead our vibrant and nurturing school community, where each child is recognised, respected and supported as an individual. Our school, rooted in Christian values, offers a warm and inclusive environment where children are inspired to flourish both academically and personally."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include Lego and gardening.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Getting a place at All Saints CofE (C) First School
For September 2026 entry, 5 families put All Saints CofE (C) First School as their first choice and 7 named it as one of their preferences, for 5 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at All Saints CofE (C) First School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to All Saints CofE (C) First School are Springfields First School (3.2 miles, Good); Baldwins Gate CofE(VC) Primary School (3.5 miles, Good, 85% reading, 92% maths); Tittensor CofE (C) First School (3.8 miles, Good); and Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy (4 miles, Good, 88% reading, 80% maths).
Springfields First SchoolBaldwins Gate CofE(VC) Primary SchoolTittensor CofE (C) First SchoolBishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy
What parents say
14 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about All Saints CofE (C) First School (as of April 2026): 100% would recommend the school and 100% say their child is happy there.
The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (100%); the weakest, that pupils behave well (93%).
Who goes there
14.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 10 pupils (24.4%) received SEN support and 2 (4.9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
All Saints CofE (C) First School had 4 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Staffordshire (86).
Suspensions and exclusions
All Saints CofE (C) First School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from December 2019, 6 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's February 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This is a caring school where children feel safe and happy. Teachers have high expectations and provide excellent support for children who need extra help, especially in reading and maths. The school creates wonderful opportunities for pupils to develop leadership skills and learn about different cultures and religions.
Key Strengths
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs, with early identification and targeted help leading to quick progress
- High-quality teaching in mathematics and phonics that helps most pupils read with confidence and fluency
- Well-organized wider curriculum that develops leadership skills and prepares pupils for life beyond their local community
- Good behaviour in lessons and around the school, with effective action on bullying
- Effective attendance monitoring systems and support for families
Areas for Improvement
- Writing skills development - some pupils struggle with letter formation, handwriting fluency and sentence construction, causing them to view writing as too difficult
- Some curriculum tasks do not focus on the key knowledge pupils need to learn, leaving gaps in their understanding
- Need to better match writing tasks to pupils' readiness after moving from Early Years to Key Stage 1
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating a positive culture that prioritizes pupils' interests.
Extracurricular Activities
After-school activities, sports ambassador roles, school council, school fair
All Saints CofE (C) First School is a small school with a strong community presence where most pupils feel happy and safe. The school has maintained good standards and continues to support pupils well, though there are areas to strengthen in writing skills and curriculum delivery.
At a Glance
14.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
14 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at April 2026 - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
13.7
Avg class size
5.0
Infant (KS1)
3
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Term dates
All Saints CofE (C) First School is a voluntary controlled school, so its term dates are set by Staffordshire. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Wednesday 2 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Staffordshire is 5 (the median across 457 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at All Saints CofE (C) First School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
66%
Available places
49 pupils
74 places
25 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Stafford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Stafford
Across Staffordshire council
Places available
10,768
Applications
8,344
Got 1st preference
95.1%
Got preferred school
99.1%
All primary applications across Staffordshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(8)
Ungraded inspection: Standards have been maintained.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
10
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
29.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
41
Total Pupils
16
Boys
25
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
4
Teachers
10.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,041
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,950
Per pupil
£447k
Total funding
£8k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
2.9%
Overall absence
0.0%
Persistent absence
40
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about All Saints CofE (C) First School
What is All Saints CofE (C) First School's Ofsted rating?
All Saints CofE (C) First School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in December 2019, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for All Saints CofE (C) First School?
No fixed boundary. When All Saints CofE (C) First School is oversubscribed, Staffordshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at All Saints CofE (C) First School?
All Saints CofE (C) First School was not full in 2025: it ran at 66% of its 74 places.
How big are the classes at All Saints CofE (C) First School?
Classes at All Saints CofE (C) First School average 13.7 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to All Saints CofE (C) First School?
All Saints CofE (C) First School has around 41 pupils on roll. 15% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at All Saints CofE (C) First School?
2.9% of sessions were missed at All Saints CofE (C) First School in 2024/25. 0% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to All Saints CofE (C) First School?
Apply through Staffordshire's coordinated admissions process, naming All Saints CofE (C) First School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
What are All Saints CofE (C) First School's term dates?
All Saints CofE (C) First School is a voluntary controlled school, so its term dates are set by Staffordshire. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Wednesday 2 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027).
How many road collisions happen near All Saints CofE (C) First School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Staffordshire is 5 (the median across 457 schools, same distance and years).
Where is All Saints CofE (C) First School?
All Saints CofE (C) First School is at Church Lane, Standon, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST21 6RN.
Sources: Staffordshire term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)