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St Michael's CofE (A) First School Catchment Area

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

St Michael's CofE (A) First School is a voluntary aided primary school in Stafford, Staffordshire , serving pupils aged 3–9, with 148 pupils, and a capacity of 150 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–9

Age range

148

Pupils

150

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2011

St Michael's CofE (A) First School Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Michael's CofE (A) First School is managed by Staffordshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 99% 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 →

St Michael's CofE (A) First School — School Information

Full address
Market Place, Penkridge, Stafford, ST19 5DJ
Local authority
Staffordshire
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–9 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
13.5% of pupils
DfE URN
124343

Other Primary Schools in Stafford

If St Michael's CofE (A) First School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Stafford are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Michael's CofE (A) First School

Is St Michael's CofE (A) First School oversubscribed?

St Michael's CofE (A) First School is operating close to its capacity of 150 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Michael's CofE (A) First School?

St Michael's CofE (A) First School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Staffordshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Michael's CofE (A) First School cover?

St Michael's CofE (A) 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 St Michael's CofE (A) First School?

St Michael's CofE (A) First School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2011. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.