St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Stafford

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are a busy but friendly school, with lots going on. Please feel free to contact the school directly with any queries you may have. St Anne's is a happy, nurturing school where every child is respected and loved. At the centre of everything we do are the teachings of Jesus."

The school runs after-school care until 6:00pm.

Coming up: an open day on Friday 6 November 2026, an open day on Saturday 7 November 2026, an open day on Thursday 12 November 2026 and an open day on Friday 13 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 82% of Year 6 pupils at St Anne's Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 94% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 77% in Staffordshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 97% in reading and 73% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 20 families put St Anne's Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 40 named it as one of their preferences, for 21 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to St Anne's Catholic Primary School are Leasowes Primary School (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 91% reading, 98% maths); Barnfields Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 87% reading, 89% maths); Oakridge Primary School (0.6 miles, Outstanding, 90% reading, 93% maths); and Berkswich CofE (VC) Primary School (0.8 miles, Outstanding, 97% reading, 90% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than St Anne's Catholic Primary School.

St Anne's Catholic Primary School is one of 64 schools run by St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, an academy trust.

7.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 23 pupils (11.2%) received SEN support and 3 (1.5%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Stafford Rail Station, about 2 miles away in a straight line.

13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Annes Church (adjacent), 80 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Anne's Catholic 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 44 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Staffordshire (86).

In 2024/25, St Anne's Catholic Primary School issued 4 suspensions, 2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to St Anne's Catholic Primary School are Walton High School (0.5 miles), Stafford Manor High School (1.6 miles) and The Weston Road Academy (1.6 miles).