Doxey Primary and Nursery School is a primary school in Stafford, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a community school 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 Primary and Nursery School currently has around 188 pupils on roll, which is about 90% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.4% boys and 51.6% girls. Around 48.4% 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.
Overall absence at the school is 8.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 26.6%.
| Address: | Doxey Road, Stafford, ST16 1EG |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Staffordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Laura Lazenby |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 124200 |
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 188 |
| Number of Boys: | 91 |
| Number of Girls: | 97 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 26.6% | 8.2% |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford Childrens Centre Faraday Road , ST16 3NQ | - not rated | 2,197 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 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Doxey Academy Doxey Road , Doxey ST16 1EG | 2out of 4 | 5 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burleyfields Primary School Martin Drive , ST16 1GP | - not rated | 634 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tillington Manor Primary School Young Avenue , ST16 1PW | - not rated | 1,503 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tillington Manor Primary School Young Avenue , ST16 1PW | 2out of 4 | 1,503 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 | 2,041 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed William Howard Catholic School Rowley Avenue , ST17 9AB | 3out of 4 | 2,041 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI High School Westway , ST17 9YJ | - not rated | 2,079 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI High School Westway , ST17 9YJ | - not rated | 2,111 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Graham Balfour High School North Avenue , ST16 1NR | - not rated | 2,378 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 | 1,600 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverway CofE Middle School Riverway , ST16 3TJ | - not rated | 2,040 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chetwynd Middle School 10 Newport Road , ST16 2HE | - not rated | 2,156 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Grove Middle School Highfield Grove , ST17 9RF | - not rated | 2,844 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 | 1,711 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 | 1,135 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hollies Pupil Referral Unit The Stables , The Hollies ST16 1BY | - not rated | 1,658 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ashwood Education Trust Westgate House , Bellasis Street ST16 3YJ | - not rated | 1,771 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashwood Education Bellasis Street , ST16 3YS | - not rated | 1,771 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshlands School Second Avenue , Tillington ST16 1PS | 3out of 4 | 1,797 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.