Anna Seward Primary, Lichfield

In its own words: "At Anna Seward we believe in inspiring all children to become passionate, brave and resilient lifelong learners. We want all of our children to believe that everything is possible and that everyone should aspire to be the best they can be - our role is to help make this happen. Children lie at the heart of everything we do."

From the headteacher's welcome: "It gives me great pleasure to introduce myself as Headteacher for Anna Seward Primary School. It is a privilege to have been appointed by the Arthur Terry Learning Partnership and entrusted with the job of leading Anna Seward, ensuring that your children have an amazing experience and the best possible start to their education."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.

For September 2026 entry, 36 families put Anna Seward Primary as their first choice and 81 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 6 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Anna Seward Primary are Greywood Primary Academy (0.4 miles); Christ Church CofE (C) Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 95% reading, 94% maths); Five Spires Academy (1.1 miles, Good, 84% reading, 84% maths); and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 90% reading, 86% maths).

Anna Seward Primary is one of 24 schools run by The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 65% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

10.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (74%) and Mixed (11%).

Anna Seward Primary had 5 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Lichfield City Rail Station, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Anna Seward School (adjacent), 30 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Anna Seward Primary stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 6th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In 2024/25, Anna Seward Primary issued 4 suspensions, 6.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Anna Seward Primary are King Edward VI School (0.8 miles) and Nether Stowe School (1.6 miles).