Cooper Perry Primary School, Stafford

Primary
Community school
Mixed
Ages 311

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~1.3km)Possible (~1.9km)Unlikely (~2.5km)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Clair Callow
Pupils:206 / 228 capacity
LA:Staffordshire
Phone:01785282210
Address:Seighford, Stafford, ST18 9PQ
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 8 months ago

Report card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)

Achievement
Expected Standard
Behaviour
Expected Standard
Personal Development
Expected Standard
Leadership
Expected Standard
Early Years
Expected Standard
Inspected 27 January 2026View full report
URN:124195
UKPRN:10078090
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Stafford
Urban/Rural:Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

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 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
ReadingMaths-1ppWriting+7pp

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

Low pressure
New homes approved:2,558
Projected new pupils:640

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Stafford

Admissions Demand - Staffordshire

Low demand0.79x oversubscription

Places available

10,783

Applications

8,531

Got 1st preference

95.6%

Got preferred school

99.2%

Primary admissions across Staffordshire (2025/26)

Inspection History(8)

27 January 2026Report card
Achievement
Behaviour
Personal Development
Leadership
Early Years
7 December 2021
13 December 2016

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SEN Provision

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Pupil Demographics

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

3.72176%

Overall absence

2.76243%

Persistent absence

181

Enrolments

Authorised2.89193%
Unauthorised0.82983%
Persistent (10%+)2.76243%
Severe (50%+)0%

Absence trend

3.13258%
18/19
2.52143%
20/21
5.07997%
21/22
4.44512%
22/23
5.20912%
23/24
3.72176%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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