Schools in Hednesford

How many schools are there in Hednesford?

Hednesford has 1 open school.

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools

Are there any Outstanding schools in Hednesford?

None of the 1 graded schools in Hednesford currently holds an Outstanding rating. 1 is rated Good, so 100% are Good or better. Ofsted stopped giving single-word overall grades in September 2024, so these are the grades from each school's last full inspection.

Source: Ofsted

Do schools in Hednesford have catchment areas?

Most state schools in Hednesford have no fixed catchment boundary. When a school is oversubscribed, Staffordshire allocates places on its published criteria - usually looked-after children first, then siblings, then home-to-school distance - so the practical cut-off moves each year. Each school's page here shows an estimate of its catchment radius.

How do I apply for a school place in Hednesford?

Apply to Staffordshire through its coordinated admissions process, even for academies and faith schools. In England the closing date is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.