Cooper Perry Primary School, Stafford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 8 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Cooper Perry Primary creates a calm, welcoming atmosphere where pupils feel happy, valued and safe. The school has strong relationships between staff and pupils, and offers a broad curriculum with excellent enrichment opportunities. Early years provision gives children a secure foundation, and the school works hard to support all pupils, including those with additional needs.
Key Strengths
- Strong safeguarding culture with clear expectations and swift action on behaviour concerns
- Well-planned early years curriculum with good progression from Nursery through Year 1
- Broad, well-sequenced curriculum with visits and visitors that enhance learning
- Effective leadership focused on removing barriers for pupils with additional needs
- Wide range of clubs and enrichment activities including sports, music, outdoor learning and residentials
Areas for Improvement
- Some older pupils lack basic skills in handwriting and mathematics, with gaps not identified quickly enough
- Support for pupils with special educational needs not consistently matched to their needs, limiting progress
- Checks of what pupils know are not embedded consistently across all subjects
- Monitoring of interventions for vulnerable pupils needs to be more effective
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and managed, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports clubs, art and craft clubs, music groups, outdoor learning activities, school residentials, book bus visits, talent show performances
Cooper Perry Primary School provides a calm, welcoming environment where pupils are happy and feel safe. The school has strong safeguarding practices and positive behaviour, though there are areas where teaching and support for vulnerable pupils need improvement.
At a Glance
10.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 85%. Maths has remained stable at around 69%. Writing has improved from 74% to 81%.
Class Sizes
29.5
Avg class size
30.3
Infant (KS1)
28.7
KS2
6
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
90%
Near capacity
206 pupils
228 capacity
22 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Stafford
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Stafford
Admissions Demand - Staffordshire
Places available
10,783
Applications
8,531
Got 1st preference
95.6%
Got preferred school
99.2%
Primary admissions across Staffordshire (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.72176%
Overall absence
2.76243%
Persistent absence
181
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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