Best 3 Secondary schools in Stafford – comparison

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We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: King Edward VI High School (Secondary) in Stafford; Sir Graham Balfour High School (Secondary) in Stafford; The Weston Road Academy (Secondary) in Stafford — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares King Edward VI High School, Sir Graham Balfour High School and The Weston Road Academy. They are secondary phase and academy sponsor led and academy converter type located around Stafford, Staffordshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (King Edward VI High School), published Sep 2018. The most recent inspection on record is for King Edward VI High School (Sep 2018). average roll around ≈ 900, combined total ≈ 2,650, typical FSM 20–25%, range 15–20%–30–35%; spread across trusts such as Walton Multi-Academy Trust and INSIGHT MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

🔒 Export (Pro)

Attribute	King Edward VI High School ST17 9YJ	Sir Graham Balfour High School ST16 1NR	The Weston Road Academy ST18 0YG
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Stafford Staffordshire ST17 9YJ	Stafford Staffordshire ST16 1NR	Stafford Staffordshire ST18 0YG
Latest Ofsted	2 4 Sep 2018	2 6 Jun 2014	2 23 Oct 2013
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 650 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,000 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,000 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	—	1042	1017
Capacity utilisation	—	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Walton Multi-Academy Trust	INSIGHT MULTI ACADEMY TRUST	Staffordshire (860)
Website	www.kevi.org.uk	www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk	www.westonroad.staffs.sch.uk
Telephone	01785258546	01785223490	01785413600
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

King Edward VI High School

ST17 9YJ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Stafford
Staffordshire
ST17 9YJ
Ofsted: 2 4 Sep 2018
Pupils: ≈ 650 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Walton Multi-Academy Trust
Website: www.kevi.org.uk
Telephone: 01785258546

Sir Graham Balfour High School

ST16 1NR

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Stafford
Staffordshire
ST16 1NR
Ofsted: 2 6 Jun 2014
Pupils: ≈ 1,000 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: INSIGHT MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk
Telephone: 01785223490

The Weston Road Academy

ST18 0YG

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Stafford
Staffordshire
ST18 0YG
Ofsted: 2 23 Oct 2013
Pupils: ≈ 1,000 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Staffordshire (860)
Website: www.westonroad.staffs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01785413600

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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