St Dominic's Priory School, Stone
St Dominic's Priory School is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 16 in Stone. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in October 2025.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Dominic's Priory School in detail
St Dominic's Priory School in its own words
In its own words: "We aim to create a love of learning in a friendly and happy environment, nurture individuality and instil in our students a sense of community spirit, rooted in Gospel values."
From the headteacher's welcome: "I feel extremely proud and fortunate to be the headteacher of this wonderful school."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, hockey, cricket, tennis, athletics, badminton, cross-country, drama and choir.
The school runs after-school care until 6:00pm.
Coming up: an open day on Thursday 26 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Staffordshire
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for St Dominic's Priory School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Who goes there
In 2026, 47 pupils (25.4%) received SEN support and 16 (8.6%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Stone Rail Station, about 520 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Radford Street (adjacent), 170 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Dominic's Priory School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
21 October 2025
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
29 November 2022
Regulatory Compliance
14 March 2018
Integrated
20 January 2015
About
St Dominic's Priory School is an independent Catholic day school in the town of Stone, Staffordshire, halfway between Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. The school buildings are set near to the grounds of St Dominic's Convent.
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Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£13,125 to £17,508
depending on year group
| Reception | £13,125 a year |
| Primary 1 & Primary 2 | £14,610 a year |
| Primary 3 to Primary 4 | £15,051 a year |
| Primary 5 to Primary 6 | £15,774 a year |
| Year 7 | £16,994 a year |
| Year 8 to Year 11 | £17,508 a year |
From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Staffordshire - 3 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for St Dominic's Priory School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 1 nearby all-through school
Keep up with St Dominic's Priory School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Dominic's Priory School.
- Little Stars Childcare Out Of School ClubAt the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 11
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 11 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 8 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
5 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
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
77%
Available places
185 pupils
241 places
56 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Stone
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Stone
Across Staffordshire council
Places available
8,807
Applications
7,681
Got 1st preference
91.9%
Got preferred school
98.5%
All secondary applications across Staffordshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
47
SEN Support
16
EHC Plans
34.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
185
Total Pupils
80
Boys
105
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about St Dominic's Priory School
What are GCSE results like at St Dominic's Priory School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for St Dominic's Priory School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was St Dominic's Priory School last inspected?
St Dominic's Priory School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in October 2025.
How many pupils go to St Dominic's Priory School?
St Dominic's Priory School has around 185 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to St Dominic's Priory School?
St Dominic's Priory School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does St Dominic's Priory School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Little Stars Childcare Out Of School Club (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 St Dominic's Priory School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 11 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 8 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 5 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 St Dominic's Priory School?
St Dominic's Priory School is at 37 Station Road, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 8ER.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)