Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy
Shaws Lane, Eccleshall, Stafford, ST21 6AUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy is a primary school in Stafford for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 451 schools in Staffordshire. It ranks 11th of 35 primary schools in Stafford. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 November 2024, report published 9 December 2024
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 November 2024
Pupils love to learn and flourish at this school. The school sits at the heart of its community. There are strong links with the local church and charities. The school's values of love, friendship, compassion, courage and justice permeate the school. Pupils talk passionately about these values and how they help them in school and life. Parents and carers are extremely positive about the school and describe it as a 'lifesaver'. The school has high expectations of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils rise to these. Pupils have a zest to learn. They are well prepared for the next stage of their education. Behaviour is exemplary throughout the school. Pupils are exceptionally well mannered and courteous to adults and to one another. They know how important it is to treat everyone in the same way. They know that they can rely on staff to help them sort out any issues which may arise. Pupils make a valuable contribution to the school through their leadership responsibilities. The junior leadership team, signing mentors and digital leaders support the school well. Pupils say: 'We are developed to stand up and have a voice.'
What the school should improve
- In a minority of subjects, the curriculum is not always organised as well as it could be. It does not always build in a methodical way across year groups. Pupils could learn more than they do in these subjects. The school should ensure that all curriculum subjects are planned logically to ensure pupils' learning is built upon effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
25 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
287 pupils on roll, with places for 330
Schools near Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodseaves CE Primary Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery | 3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Springfields First School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| All Saints CofE (C) First School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Cooper Perry Primary School | 4 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 62% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ST CHAD'S ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Samantha Hewkin
- Phone
- 01785336512
- Address
- Shaws Lane, Eccleshall, Stafford, ST21 6AU
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- URN
- 143351
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.