Barnfields Primary School, Stafford
Barnfields Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Stafford, part of The South East Stafford Academy Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 12th-highest of the 35 schools in Stafford with published results, and 2,234th of 14,452 across England. It was 95% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2014)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Staffordshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Barnfields Primary School in detail
Barnfields Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "We warmly invite prospective families to visit our thriving and successful school. Join us on Thursday 15 October at 9:30am or 1:30pm , Saturday 17 October at 10:00am , or Wednesday 18 November at 9:30am or 1:30pm."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include dance and chess.
Coming up: an open day on Friday 6 November 2026 and an admissions event on Wednesday 18 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Staffordshire
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 87% of Year 6 pupils at Barnfields Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 89% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 77% in Staffordshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 81% in reading and 89% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Barnfields Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 47 families put Barnfields Primary School as their first choice and 108 named it as one of their preferences, for 50 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Barnfields Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Barnfields Primary School are Oakridge Primary School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 90% reading, 93% maths); St Anne's Catholic Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 82% reading, 94% maths); Leasowes Primary School (0.7 miles, Outstanding, 91% reading, 98% maths); and Berkswich CofE (VC) Primary School (0.8 miles, Outstanding, 97% reading, 90% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Barnfields Primary School.
Oakridge Primary SchoolSt Anne's Catholic Primary SchoolLeasowes Primary SchoolBerkswich CofE (VC) Primary School
The trust
Barnfields Primary School is one of 2 schools run by The South East Stafford Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Who goes there
6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 11% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (76%), Asian (10%) and Mixed (7%).
In 2026, 39 pupils (9.8%) received SEN support and 8 (2%) 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.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Stafford Rail Station, about 2.1 miles away in a straight line.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Co-op Store (adjacent), 170 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Barnfields Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 37 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and burglary. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Staffordshire (86).
Suspensions and exclusions
Barnfields Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Barnfields Primary School are Walton High School (0.6 miles) and Stafford Manor High School (1.4 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from May 2014, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Barnfields Primary School is a very positive place in which to work and learn. Pupils are happy here and their attendance is high. Lessons and wider school life are full of exciting, worthwhile things to do. Consequently, pupils get many opportunities to try new things, broaden their interests and develop expertise.
This well-led, successful school has high expectations, both of staff and pupils. Pupils achieve well, particularly in English and mathematics. In addition to this, the school places a high priority on the arts and sport. This broad curriculum means that pupils are well prepared for future learning. Furthermore, the school's core values shine out in pupils' responsible attitudes and thoughtful behaviour.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
Since the previous inspection, the school has continued to strengthen its work. Academic standards in English and mathematics are high. This shows in the quality of pupils' work and End of Key Stage assessments. From early years through to Year 6, staff are attentive to children's interests, welfare and learning. Adults successfully support pupils to persevere, achieve and be prepared for what comes next.
A big factor in this success is the school's highly effective approach to teaching reading. Beginning in Reception, there is a systematic, informed approach to teaching phonics. This is supported by extra catch-up sessions so that everyone learns to read. The school has also made deliberate, ambitious choices about the texts they share with pupils and use in class. During their time here, pupils learn much about literature and are guided to develop a lasting interest in reading. Many older pupils model positive attitudes to reading by acting as librarians or sharing books with younger pupils. Mathematics is also well led and organised, and pupils achieve well. Looking to the future, the next step is to build further on the school's work to develop pupils' spoken language and oracy.
From Ofsted's June 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its May 2014 inspection - down from Outstanding.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
6.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 81% to 87% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 89% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 82% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.4
Avg class size
27.5
Infant (KS1)
29.1
KS2
13
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Barnfields Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Barnfields Primary School.
- Stagecoach Stafford and Stone880m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Barnfields Primary School is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Staffordshire's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Barnfields Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Barnfields Primary School is in Staffordshire; for families living there:
Apply to Staffordshire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 4
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 2 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on a bicycle.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
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.
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Your chances of a place at Barnfields Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
400 pupils
420 places
20 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(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
39
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
11.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
399
Total Pupils
183
Boys
216
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
21
Teachers
19.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,708
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£4,955
Per pupil
£2104k
Total funding
£36k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.7%
Overall absence
5.6%
Persistent absence
354
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Barnfields Primary School
Questions parents ask about Barnfields Primary School
What are SATs results like at Barnfields Primary School?
Of the pupils at Barnfields Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 87% reached the expected standard in reading and 89% did so in maths.
What is Barnfields Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Barnfields Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2014, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Barnfields Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Barnfields Primary 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 Barnfields Primary School?
Barnfields Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 95% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Barnfields Primary School?
Classes at Barnfields Primary School average 28.4 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Barnfields Primary School?
Barnfields Primary School has around 399 pupils on roll. 6% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Barnfields Primary School?
3.7% of sessions were missed at Barnfields Primary School in 2024/25. 5.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Barnfields Primary School?
Apply through Staffordshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Barnfields Primary 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.
Does Barnfields Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Barnfields Primary School: Stagecoach Stafford and Stone (880m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Barnfields Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 2 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on a bicycle. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Staffordshire is 5 (the median across 457 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Barnfields Primary School?
Barnfields Primary School is at Lansdowne Way, Wildwood, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 4RD.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)