Barnfields Primary School
Lansdowne Way, Wildwood, Stafford, ST17 4RDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Barnfields Primary School is a primary school in Stafford for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 451 schools in Staffordshire. It ranks 19th of 35 primary schools in Stafford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 22 May 2014, report published 16 June 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 June 2024
Barnfields Primary School is a very positive place in which to work and learn. Pupils are happy here and their attendance is high. Lessons and wider school life are full of exciting, worthwhile things to do. Consequently, pupils get many opportunities to try new things, broaden their interests and develop expertise. This well-led, successful school has high expectations, both of staff and pupils. Pupils achieve well, particularly in English and mathematics. In addition to this, the school places a high priority on the arts and sport. This broad curriculum means that pupils are well prepared for future learning. Furthermore, the school's core values shine out in pupils' responsible attitudes and thoughtful behaviour. Bullying is not accepted, and pupils learn what it means to be respectful. Staff take any instances of unkind behaviour seriously. They act quickly to solve any problems. This means everyone is kept safe at school. Beyond lessons, there are lots of clubs and leadership roles for pupils. Pupil-led committees make decisions about the way things are done. Staff listen to their ideas and help pupils to grow in self-belief. Indeed, the school's motto of believe and achieve is being realised in practice.
What the school should improve
- Planned opportunities for pupils to recall and apply important subject-specific knowledge are better developed in some subjects than others. This means that pupils sometimes forget previous learning. The school should continue to refine curriculum design and assessment in some foundation subjects so that all pupils retain important content over the longer term.
- The school's attention to developing pupils' spoken language does not have the same high level of attention and deliberateness as reading and writing. This means that some pupils do not develop their oracy skills as well as they could. The school should press on with its plans for more deliberate and ambitious progression in spoken language.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
62 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
399 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Barnfields Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakridge Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 83% met the expected standard |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 82% met the expected standard |
| Leasowes Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 86% met the expected standard |
| Berkswich CofE (VC) Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 81% met the expected standard |
| Silkmore Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 77% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE SOUTH EAST STAFFORD ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Graham Ball
- Phone
- 01785337320
- Address
- Lansdowne Way, Wildwood, Stafford, ST17 4RD
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- URN
- 142981
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.