Berkswich CofE (VC) Primary School, Stafford

From the headteacher's welcome: "I am passionate about being the headteacher at Berkswich CE Primary. Our school is a happy and thriving Church school, firmly rooted in our community. Supported by dedicated, highly skilled teaching staff and governors, there is an unwavering drive towards every child being a self-reflective, caring individual who strives to be the best in all that they do."

The school runs after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Thursday 7 January 2027 at 9.30am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 97% of Year 6 pupils at Berkswich CofE (VC) Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 90% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 77% in Staffordshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 87% in reading and 87% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 35 families put Berkswich CofE (VC) Primary School as their first choice and 78 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 Berkswich CofE (VC) Primary School are Oakridge Primary School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 90% reading, 93% maths); Leasowes Primary School (0.7 miles, Outstanding, 91% reading, 98% maths); St Anne's Catholic Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 82% reading, 94% maths); and Barnfields Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 87% reading, 89% maths).

Berkswich CofE (VC) Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

2.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 9.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (82%) and Asian (7%).

In 2026, 21 pupils (9.8%) received SEN support and 3 (1.4%) 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 a moderate learning difficulty.

The nearest railway station is Stafford Rail Station, about 2.7 miles away in a straight line.

1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is Old Croft Road (adjacent), 250 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Berkswich CofE (VC) Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 27 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).

In 2024/25, Berkswich CofE (VC) Primary School issued 5 suspensions, 2.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.