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Stafford secondary schools serve a historic market town with 9 schools offering diverse educational pathways. Blessed William Howard Catholic School, St. Dominic's Grammar School, and Wolgarston High School are among the top-performing options, 75% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding. The area achieves an average Attainment 8 score of 44, slightly below England's 41, reflecting a mix of comprehensive schools serving families across the town. While Stafford has one selective independent option, the majority of students attend inclusive state comprehensives with strong community ties and established local reputations. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or Ofsted rating.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | The Weston Road Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | St. Dominic's Grammar School | Independent | All-through | 4-18 years | Mixed | None | 8.3/10Excellent |
Independent • All-through • 4-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Sir Graham Balfour High School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 8.1/10Excellent |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Wolgarston High School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 13-18 years | Mixed | None | 8/10Excellent |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 13-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | The Rural Enterprise Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 1.6/10Rebuilding |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Blessed William Howard Catholic School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | Catholic | 6.5/10Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | Stafford Manor High School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 4.5/10Developing |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Walton High School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | King Edward VI High School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 4.5/10Developing |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
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