John Wheeldon Primary Academy

About John Wheeldon Primary Academy

John Wheeldon Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led in Stafford, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 5–11. It has 538 pupils on roll. It is part of STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 September 2019) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 26.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 17.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Staffordshire →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 5–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

538 / 515 (104%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

11 September 2019

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Corporation Street, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 3LX

Phone

01785594444

Head Teacher

Claire Clarke

Website

www.johnwheeldon.staffs.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is John Wheeldon Primary Academy?

John Wheeldon Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led in Stafford, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 5–11.

How many pupils does John Wheeldon Primary Academy have?

John Wheeldon Primary Academy has 538 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is John Wheeldon Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

John Wheeldon Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 September 2019).

How does John Wheeldon Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

69% of pupils at John Wheeldon Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is John Wheeldon Primary Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — John Wheeldon Primary Academy is part of STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is John Wheeldon Primary Academy?

John Wheeldon Primary Academy is located at Corporation Street, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 3LX.