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  • Wolgarston High School
  • The Weston Road Academy
  • St. Dominic's Grammar School
  • Blessed William Howard Catholic School
  • Sir Graham Balfour High School
  • Walton High School
  • King Edward VI High School
  • Stafford Manor High School
  • The Rural Enterprise Academy
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2025 Best Secondary Schools in Stafford Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top secondary schools across Stafford. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Secondary Schools in Stafford

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State · Secondary & Post-16
#3STAFFORD
#1,702England

Wolgarston High School

Cannock Road, Penkridge, Stafford, ST19 5RX
Staffordshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
826 pupils
Mixed
13-18 years
None
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#6STAFFORD
#2,334England

The Weston Road Academy

Blackheath Lane, Stafford, ST18 0YG
Staffordshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
970 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School191 offers / 389 applications
Subscription: 2.0xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · All-through
#2STAFFORD
#903England

St. Dominic's Grammar School

32 Bargate Street, Brewood, Stafford, ST19 9BA
Staffordshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
295 pupils
Mixed
4-18 years
None
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#1STAFFORD
#776England

Blessed William Howard Catholic School

Rowley Avenue, Stafford, ST17 9AB
Staffordshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
951 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School180 offers / 381 applications
Subscription: 2.1xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#5STAFFORD
#1,926England

Sir Graham Balfour High School

North Avenue, Stafford, ST16 1NR
Staffordshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
970 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School194 offers / 335 applications
Subscription: 1.7xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#4STAFFORD
#1,922England

Walton High School

The Rise, Walton-on-the-Hill, Stafford, ST17 0LJ
Staffordshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,264 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School216 offers / 347 applications
Subscription: 1.6xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#7STAFFORD
#3,339England

King Edward VI High School

Westway, Stafford, ST17 9YJ
Staffordshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
654 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School108 offers / 187 applications
Subscription: 1.7xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#9STAFFORD
#3,659England

Stafford Manor High School

Wolverhampton Road, Stafford, ST17 9DJ
Staffordshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
448 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School90 offers / 137 applications
Subscription: 1.5xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#8STAFFORD
#3,469England

The Rural Enterprise Academy

Rodbaston Drive, Stafford, ST19 5PH
Staffordshire council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Inadequate
229 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School38 offers / 64 applications
Subscription: 1.7xOversubscribed
No special features
Details

Map of Secondary Schools in Stafford

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Neighbourhoods in Stafford

Blackheath is a popular residential pocket within the Stafford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Stafford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6The Weston Road AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
The Weston Road Academy#6
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Brewood is a popular residential pocket within the Stafford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Stafford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2St. Dominic's Grammar SchoolIndependentAll-through4-18 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
St. Dominic's Grammar School#2
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 4-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Highfields is a popular residential pocket within the Stafford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Stafford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5Sir Graham Balfour High SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Sir Graham Balfour High School#5
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Penkridge is a popular residential pocket within the Stafford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Stafford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Wolgarston High SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1613-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Wolgarston High School#3
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 13-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Rodbaston is a popular residential pocket within the Stafford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Stafford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#8The Rural Enterprise AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneInadequate
The Rural Enterprise Academy#8
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Inadequate

Rowley Park is a popular residential pocket within the Stafford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Stafford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1Blessed William Howard Catholic SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedCatholicGood
Blessed William Howard Catholic School#1
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good

Stafford is a popular residential pocket within the Stafford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Stafford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#9Stafford Manor High SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Stafford Manor High School#9
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Walton-on-the-Hill is a popular residential pocket within the Stafford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Stafford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Walton High SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Walton High School#4
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Westway is a popular residential pocket within the Stafford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Stafford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7King Edward VI High SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
King Edward VI High School#7
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

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