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Sir Graham Balfour High School Catchment Area

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

Sir Graham Balfour High School is a academy converter secondary school in Stafford, Staffordshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 998 pupils, and a capacity of 1042 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

998

Pupils

1,042

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Sir Graham Balfour High School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Sir Graham Balfour High 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: 96% 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.

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Sir Graham Balfour High School — School Information

Full address
North Avenue, Stafford, ST16 1NR
Local authority
Staffordshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
19.4% of pupils
DfE URN
142983

Other Secondary Schools in Stafford

If Sir Graham Balfour High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Stafford are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Sir Graham Balfour High School

Is Sir Graham Balfour High School oversubscribed?

Sir Graham Balfour High School is operating close to its capacity of 1042 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Sir Graham Balfour High School?

Admission to Sir Graham Balfour High 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 Sir Graham Balfour High School cover?

Sir Graham Balfour High School is a secondary school in Stafford, Staffordshire, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Sir Graham Balfour High School?

Sir Graham Balfour High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.