Skip to content
A free, independent guide for parents — updated each admissions cycle. 26,506 schools · England & Wales
catchment.school

Princefield First School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Princefield First School is a academy converter primary school in Stafford, Staffordshire , serving pupils aged 3–9, with 273 pupils, and a capacity of 300 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–9

Age range

273

Pupils

300

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Princefield First School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Princefield First School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Staffordshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 91% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Staffordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Staffordshire catchment area documents →

Princefield First School — School Information

Full address
Saxon Road, Penkridge, Stafford, ST19 5EP
Local authority
Staffordshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–9 years
Free school meals
11% of pupils
DfE URN
145379

Other Primary Schools in Stafford

If Princefield First School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Stafford are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Princefield First School

Is Princefield First School oversubscribed?

Princefield First School is operating close to its capacity of 300 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Princefield First School?

Admission to Princefield First School is managed by Staffordshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Princefield First School cover?

Princefield First School is a primary school in Stafford, Staffordshire, serving pupils aged 3–9. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Princefield First School?

Princefield First School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.