All Saints CofE Primary School, Bednall, Stafford

In its own words: "All Saints CE Primary School first opened its doors in 1856, funded through subscriptions from the local Christian community. From its beginnings as a single Victorian classroom, the school has grown and developed into the thriving four-class school we know today, while still retaining the warmth, character, and strong community spirit on which it was founded."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are a small Church school within the Diocese of Lichfield, nestled in the beautiful Staffordshire countryside. Our historic school building provides a warm and welcoming home for our school family, where every child is known, valued and encouraged to be themselves. There is something special about being a small school."

The school runs a breakfast club.

In 2025, 67% of Year 6 pupils at All Saints CofE Primary School, Bednall reached the expected standard in reading and 44% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 77% in Staffordshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 83% in reading and 58% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 3 families put All Saints CofE Primary School, Bednall as their first choice and 5 named it as one of their preferences, for 3 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to All Saints CofE Primary School, Bednall are Oakridge Primary School (1.7 miles, Outstanding, 90% reading, 93% maths); St Leonard's CofE First School (1.8 miles); Berkswich CofE (VC) Primary School (1.8 miles, Outstanding, 97% reading, 90% maths); and Barnfields Primary School (1.9 miles, Good, 87% reading, 89% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than All Saints CofE Primary School, Bednall.

All Saints CofE Primary School, Bednall is one of 21 schools run by Staffordshire University Academies Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 68% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

2.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 15 pupils (35.7%) received SEN support and 8 (19%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.

All Saints CofE Primary School, Bednall had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 6 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Penkridge Rail Station, about 3.2 miles away in a straight line.

In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Staffordshire (86).

In 2024/25, All Saints CofE Primary School, Bednall issued 11 suspensions, 30.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.