St Mary and St Chad CofE First School

About St Mary and St Chad CofE First School

St Mary and St Chad CofE First School is an academy converter in Stafford, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 2–9. It has 178 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of PENK VALLEY ACADEMY TRUST. 13.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Staffordshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–9

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

178 / 150 (119%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

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

Newport Street, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST19 9DT

Phone

01902850373

Headteacher

Sandra Lamond

Website

http://www.stmarystchadfirst.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Mary and St Chad CofE First School?

St Mary and St Chad CofE First School is an academy converter in Stafford, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 2–9.

How many pupils does St Mary and St Chad CofE First School have?

St Mary and St Chad CofE First School has 178 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

Is St Mary and St Chad CofE First School part of an academy trust?

Yes — St Mary and St Chad CofE First School is part of PENK VALLEY ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is St Mary and St Chad CofE First School?

St Mary and St Chad CofE First School is located at Newport Street, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST19 9DT.