Penkridge Middle School

Middle
Academy
Ages 9 to 13

Ofsted: Good

Marsh Lane, Penkridge, Stafford, ST19 5BWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Penkridge Middle School is a middle school in Stafford for ages 9 to 13. It is one of the 451 schools in Staffordshire. It ranks 29th of 35 primary schools in Stafford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2017.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 28 February 2017, report published 23 March 2017

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

133 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths57%

57%, 5 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths2%

2%, 6 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

509 pupils on roll, with places for 500

Eligible for free school meals15.3%

15.3%, 11.2 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language2%

2%, 19.6 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 plan4.1%

4.1%, 1.9 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Penkridge Middle School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Marshbrook First School	0.4 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published
St Michael's CofE (A) First School	0.5 miles	Report card: Expected standard	Not published
Princefield First School	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published
St Leonard's CofE First School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published
All Saints CofE Primary School, Bednall	2 miles	Ofsted: Requires improvement	33% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: PENK VALLEY ACADEMY TRUST
Age range: 9 to 13
Gender: Mixed
Sixth form: No
Headteacher: Mr Andrew Grocutt
Phone: 01785413400
Website: penkridge.staffs.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Marsh Lane, Penkridge, Stafford, ST19 5BW
Local authority: Staffordshire
URN: 144206

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.