Annfield Plain Infant School, Stanley

In its own words: "To develop a caring community in which concern and respect for others is fostered and the importance of good will, sensitivity and tolerance in interpersonal relationships is exemplified. To recognise the needs and talents of each pupil and to facilitate the development of creative, intellectual, moral, physical and social capacity."

From the headteacher's welcome: "I am very proud to be Headteacher of this fantastic school; working with our dedicated staff, wonderful pupils and supportive families. We are proud to be part of the Stanley Learning Partnership. Our school, with its welcoming building, beautiful wooded grounds and family feel is at the heart of the local community."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include choir and gardening.

For September 2026 entry, 27 families put Annfield Plain Infant School as their first choice and 50 named it as one of their preferences, for 27 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 Annfield Plain Infant School are Annfield Plain Junior School (0.1 miles, 67% reading, 60% maths); Catchgate Primary School (0.5 miles, 60% reading, 60% maths); Greenland Community Primary School (1.4 miles, Good, 82% reading, 87% maths); and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton (1.5 miles, 78% reading, 87% maths).

Annfield Plain Infant School is one of 11 schools run by Stanley 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.

4.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 26 pupils (24.5%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) 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.

Annfield Plain Infant School had 5 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Annfield Plain Infant School.

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Tesco (se-bound), 180 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Annfield Plain Infant School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 4th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

Annfield Plain Infant School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.