Springfields First School, Stone

In its own words: "Through our creative curriculum we aim to equip each child with the skills they need for lifelong learning. We aim to develop happy children who love learning, behave appropriately and are proud of their achievements. We believe that learning should be fun, purposeful and challenging."

From the headteacher's welcome: "On behalf of the children, staff and governors I am very pleased to welcome you to Springfields First School. I am very proud to be Acting Headteacher of our school, leading a team of dedicated and experienced staff, working closely with families to provide the best opportunities and experiences for all children to fulfil their potential."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include choir and forest school.

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

For September 2026 entry, 18 families put Springfields First School as their first choice and 27 named it as one of their preferences, for 18 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Springfields First School are Manor Hill First School (1.8 miles, Good); Pirehill First School (2 miles, Good); St Dominic's Catholic Primary School (2.2 miles, Outstanding, 96% reading, 96% maths); and Christ Church CofE First School (2.3 miles, Good).

8.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 13 pupils (9.4%) received SEN support and 2 (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 autism.

Springfields First School had 13 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Norton Bridge Rail Station, about 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Greenside (opposite), 200 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Springfields First 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 9 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, Springfields First School issued 1 suspension, 0.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.