Anson CofE Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Main Road, Great Haywood, Stafford, ST18 0SUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Anson CofE Primary School is a primary school in Stafford for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 451 schools in Staffordshire. It ranks 15th of 35 primary schools in Stafford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 7 November 2023, report published 10 December 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 7 November 2023

This is a successful, well-led school, where pupils and staff flourish. There is a warm, family atmosphere, where everyone 'believes and achieves' together. Pupils say that the best thing about the school is the caring staff. Pupils are happy and enjoy being here. The school has the highest expectations for all. Leaders have created an environment where everyone gets the support they need to thrive. Pupils work hard in lessons and achieve well. Pupils' behaviour and attitudes are exceptional. Pupils encourage each other, and relationships are strong. Pupils play happily together in the playground. Pupils feel that school is safe and free from bullying. They know they can share any worries with a trusted adult, who will help them. Pupils agree that there is always someone to look after them. The school values of love, respect and friendship provide powerful and consistent reminders of what is important at Anson CofE Primary. Pupils have many and varied opportunities to contribute to the life of the school and the wider community. They can become monitors or part of various councils. Children in Reception have special jobs in the classroom. Older pupils really care about their younger 'prayer partners' and check on them at playtimes.

What the school should improve

  • The school has not yet securely embedded some aspects of the curriculum in a small number of foundation subjects. In these subjects, pupils do not have the depth of knowledge that leaders intend through the ambitious curriculum. The school should continue to embed the planned refinements to support pupils to remember important knowledge and further develop their skills in these subjects.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

15 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths73%

73%, 11 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths27%

27%, 19 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Pupil numbers and mix

98 pupils on roll, with places for 105

Eligible for free school meals10.2%

10.2%, 16.3 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language0%

0%, 21.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support14.3%

14.3%, 0.5 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.1%

3.1%, 2.9 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Anson CofE Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
St John's Catholic Primary School0.1 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standard73% met the expected standard
Colwich CofE Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good69% met the expected standard
St Peter's CofE Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good80% met the expected standard
Berkswich CofE (VC) Primary School3 milesOfsted: Outstanding81% met the expected standard
Leasowes Primary School3 milesOfsted: Outstanding86% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
THE STAFFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Miss Nicola Jarrett
Address
Main Road, Great Haywood, Stafford, ST18 0SU
Local authority
Staffordshire
URN
146863

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.