John Wheeldon Primary Academy

Primary · Academy sponsor led · Ages 5–11 · Stafford, Staffordshire

John Wheeldon Primary Academy is a primary school in Stafford, Staffordshire for ages 5–11 (academy sponsor led). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Standards maintained, from the inspection on 18 June 2025.

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Key facts

Address: Corporation Street, Stafford, ST16 3LX
Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Ages: 5–11
Council: Staffordshire
Pupils on roll: 536 January 2026 school census
Free school meals: 26.1% of pupils eligible
Pupils per teacher: 21.3

Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026

Ofsted

Standards maintained Inspected 18 June 2025

Strengths

“Pupils enjoy coming to John Wheeldon Primary Academy.”
“This is a school that increasingly lives its ‘PROUD’ values of perseverance, respect, outstanding, unique and dynamic.”
“As one pupil, typical of many, stated to the inspector: ‘All the pupils are kind, and helpful teachers help John Wheeldon be as great as it is.’”

To improve

“However, this is not yet consistent, and there are occasions when gaps in learning are not spotted and closed.”
“This means some pupils learn the curriculum less well.”
“However, as in other subjects, the school does not make sure that some gaps in pupils’ knowledge are identified and acted on effectively.”

Safeguarding: Effective

Quoted from the Ofsted report published 18 July 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

Exam results

Measure	School	England
Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25)	69%	62%

Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Applications and offers

2026 Reception entry: 58 first-preference applications, 60 offers in total, 58 offers to first-preference applicants.

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Nearby primary schools

Straight-line distance, in Staffordshire.

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School 0.2 mi Good
Tillington Manor Primary School 0.8 mi No Ofsted grade
St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery 0.9 mi Standards maintained Last distance published
St John's CofE Primary Academy 0.9 mi Standards maintained
St Paul's Church of England Primary School 1.0 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
Parkside Primary School 1.1 mi Good Last distance published
St Leonard's Primary School 1.2 mi Not judged
Doxey Academy 1.2 mi No Ofsted grade