Primary Schools in Stafford Staffordshire

Stafford offers a wide selection of primary schools distributed across its distinct neighborhoods, catering to early years through Year 6 pupils. This guide outlines the key primary education providers serving families across the north, south, east, west, and central areas of the county town, making it easier to identify the local catchment and community options within each district.

East Stafford: Baswich, Weeping Cross, and Wildwood

The southeastern suburbs feature several consistently well-regarded community and faith schools:

  • Berkswich CE Primary School: Located in Baswich, serving the immediate Baswich village and nearby residential avenues with a Church of England foundation.
  • Leasowes Primary School: Positioned in Weeping Cross, catering to the surrounding suburban communities along the A34 corridor.
  • Barnfields Primary School: Situated in Wildwood, primarily serving the extensive Wildwood housing estate and adjacent park areas.
  • St. Anne’s Catholic Primary School: Located in Weeping Cross, providing Catholic primary education for the parish and surrounding southeast neighborhoods.

North Stafford: Holmcroft, Parkside, and Tillington

The northern districts of Stafford are served by schools located near the A34 northbound and surrounding residential estates:

  • Parkside Primary School: Directly serves the Parkside estate and adjacent residential roads near the northern perimeter of the town.
  • Tillington Manor Primary School: Situated in Holmcroft, accommodating pupils from Holmcroft, Tillington, and nearby areas.
  • St. Patrick’s Catholic Primary School: Located on Marston Road, serving families across the north-central corridor and the Common.

South Stafford: Highfields, Rising Brook, and Rowley Park

The southern sector includes established neighborhoods along the A449 and Wolverhampton Road corridors:

  • Highfields Primary School: Serves the extensive Highfields residential development and neighbouring communities.
  • Rowley Park Academy: Located near the historic Rowley Park and West Way areas, providing academy-led education for surrounding residential streets.
  • St. Leonard’s Primary School: Situated off the Lichfield Road, serving the St. Leonard’s district and the residential streets leading toward the town centre.
  • Blessed Mother Teresa’s Catholic Primary School: Located on the southern edge of the town, serving Catholic families across the Highfields and Silkmore neighborhoods.

West Stafford: Doxey, Castlefields, and Western Downs

The western corridor of Stafford features schools supporting both established areas and newer residential expansions:

  • Doxey Primary School: Serves the village-suburb of Doxey and surrounding green spaces west of the railway lines.
  • Castlechurch Primary School: Situated near Western Downs, providing education for pupils residing in Western Downs, Castlefields, and the Newport Road area.
  • Flash Ley Primary School: Located towards the southwest, serving the Flash Ley, Rising Brook, and Silkmore residential areas.

Central Stafford and Castletown

Residents living closer to the town centre and railway station rely on centrally located institutions:

  • St. Paul’s C of E Primary School: Located in Castletown, serving families adjacent to the town centre and west of the rail station.
  • St. Austin’s Catholic Primary School: Positioned near the town centre on Garden Street, catering to the central parish and downtown residential communities.

School admissions for non-faith community schools in Stafford are coordinated by the Staffordshire County Council local authority, while voluntary aided and academy trusts manage their admissions criteria directly according to their designated catchment zones.