Doxey Academy, based in Stafford, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Doxey Academy currently has around 171 pupils on roll, which is about 81% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.5% boys and 51.5% girls. Around 46.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (71.3%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Doxey Road, Stafford, ST16 1EG |
| Website: | |
| Telephone: | 01785450120 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Staffordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Laura Lazenby |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 150855 |
Ofsted inspection date: 07/02/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 171 |
| Number of Boys: | 83 |
| Number of Girls: | 88 |
| White British | 71.30% | 122 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 7.60% | 13 |
| Other White | 5.80% | 10 |
| African | 5.30% | 9 |
| Other Mixed | 4.10% | 7 |
| Indian | 1.80% | 3 |
| Other Asian | 1.20% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 1.20% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.60% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.60% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford Childrens Centre Faraday Road , ST16 3NQ | - not rated | 2,201 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doxey Primary and Nursery School Doxey Road , Doxey ST16 1EG | - not rated | 5 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burleyfields Primary School Martin Drive , ST16 1GP | - not rated | 630 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tillington Manor Primary School Young Avenue , ST16 1PW | - not rated | 1,508 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tillington Manor Primary School Young Avenue , ST16 1PW | 2out of 4 | 1,508 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School St Patrick's Catholic Primary School & Nursery , Marston Road ST16 3BT | 3out of 4 | 1,841 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blessed William Howard Catholic School Rowley Avenue , ST17 9AB | - not rated | 2,042 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed William Howard Catholic School Rowley Avenue , ST17 9AB | 3out of 4 | 2,042 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI High School Westway , ST17 9YJ | - not rated | 2,078 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI High School Westway , ST17 9YJ | - not rated | 2,109 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Graham Balfour High School North Avenue , ST16 1NR | - not rated | 2,384 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmcroft Middle School Young Avenue , ST16 1PW | - not rated | 1,606 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverway CofE Middle School Riverway , ST16 3TJ | - not rated | 2,043 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chetwynd Middle School 10 Newport Road , ST16 2HE | - not rated | 2,158 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Grove Middle School Highfield Grove , ST17 9RF | - not rated | 2,843 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford College Earl Street , ST16 2QR | - not rated | 1,714 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklands Preparatory School 167 Eccleshall Road , ST16 1PD | - not rated | 1,140 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hollies Pupil Referral Unit The Stables , The Hollies ST16 1BY | - not rated | 1,659 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ashwood Education Trust Westgate House , Bellasis Street ST16 3YJ | - not rated | 1,773 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashwood Education Bellasis Street , ST16 3YS | - not rated | 1,773 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshlands School Second Avenue , Tillington ST16 1PS | 3out of 4 | 1,802 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.