Oulton CofE First School, Stone
Oulton CofE First School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 9 in Stone, part of The Key Educational Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2011. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in October 2024 did not change this grade. It was 92% full in 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2011)
- 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
Oulton CofE First School in detail
Oulton CofE First School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "We would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to Oulton C.E. First School, in particular our first time visitors who would like to find out a little more about us. We are a popular village school set within a strong local community, with a significant number of our children being welcomed from surrounding areas."
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Getting a place at Oulton CofE First School
For September 2026 entry, 11 families put Oulton CofE First School as their first choice and 22 named it as one of their preferences, for 11 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Oulton CofE First School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Oulton CofE First School are Christ Church CofE First School (1.2 miles, Good); St Dominic's Catholic Primary School (1.3 miles, Outstanding, 96% reading, 96% maths); St Michael's CofE (C) First School (1.7 miles, Good); and Manor Hill First School (1.9 miles, Good).
Christ Church CofE First SchoolSt Dominic's Catholic Primary SchoolSt Michael's CofE (C) First SchoolManor Hill First School
The trust
Oulton CofE First School is one of 5 schools run by The Key Educational Trust, an academy trust.
What parents say
45 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Oulton CofE First School (as of September 2025): 89% would recommend the school, 98% say their child is happy there and 54% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (98%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (54%).
Who goes there
5.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 3 pupils (3.9%) received SEN support and 1 (1.3%) 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.
Staffing
Oulton CofE First School had 5 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Stone Rail Station, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 7 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Staffordshire (86).
Suspensions and exclusions
Oulton CofE First School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Oulton CofE First School are Alleyne's Academy (0.7 miles) and Christ Church Academy (0.9 miles).
Sources: DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from September 2011, 15 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
The school's values of 'friendship, forgiveness, trusting and community' permeate throughout. The school sits at the heart of the local community and is highly valued by parents and carers. Pupils and staff are right to be very proud of their school. Parents and carers are overwhelmingly supportive of the school. The school has high expectations for pupils' achievements. Pupils work hard to meet these expectations and most achieve well in reading, writing and mathematics.
The school sets very high expectations for pupils' behaviour. Pupils consistently follow 'ready, respectful, safe' rules and routines with precision. They are incredibly polite and well mannered. Older pupils enjoy the responsibility of helping to look after younger pupils at playtimes. Pupils state that behaviour is 'good'. Pupils assert that this is a school where they are happy and feel safe.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
Governors and trustees understand their roles and responsibilities. They visit regularly and know the school well. Governors and trustees support and challenge the work of the school appropriately. This has helped to sustain the school's performance. Staff report that their workload is well managed and their well-being is supported effectively.
The curriculum has been well developed in most subjects. However, the school is aware that there is some work to do to develop the curriculum for a few subjects and is working to address this. In addition to this, the school does not have a detailed understanding of how effectively the curriculum is taught for some subjects. As a result, it is unclear about how well pupils achieve in these subjects.
From Ofsted's October 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 September 2011 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
5.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
45 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
16.7
Avg class size
20.5
Infant (KS1)
3
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Oulton CofE First School.
- Oulton Little Stars ChildcareAt the school · Not yet graded
Term dates
Oulton CofE First 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 Oulton CofE First School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Oulton CofE First School is in Staffordshire; for families living there:
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 1
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 0 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 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.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Oulton CofE First School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
69 pupils
75 places
6 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Stone
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Stone
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
3
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
5.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
77
Total Pupils
36
Boys
41
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
5
Teachers
15.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,828
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,010
Per pupil
£496k
Total funding
£8k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.8%
Overall absence
8.3%
Persistent absence
60
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
Oulton CofE First School
Questions parents ask about Oulton CofE First School
What is Oulton CofE First School's Ofsted rating?
Oulton CofE First School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in September 2011, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Oulton CofE First School?
No fixed boundary. When Oulton CofE First 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 Oulton CofE First School?
Oulton CofE First School was not full in 2025: it ran at 92% of its 75 places.
How big are the classes at Oulton CofE First School?
Classes at Oulton CofE First School average 16.7 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Oulton CofE First School?
Oulton CofE First School has around 77 pupils on roll. 5% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Oulton CofE First School?
3.8% of sessions were missed at Oulton CofE First School in 2024/25. 8.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Oulton CofE First School?
Apply through Staffordshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Oulton CofE First 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 Oulton CofE First School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Oulton Little Stars Childcare (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 Oulton CofE First School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 0 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 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 Oulton CofE First School?
Oulton CofE First School is at Rock Crescent, Oulton, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 8UH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)