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Beresford Memorial CofE First School

Academy converter · Leek · ST13 6NR

Ages 3–9 · 153 pupils · Staffordshire

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Ofsted

School remains Good

Overall absence

5.1%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2023-12-19

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence5.1%
Persistent absence (10%+)12.3%
Unauthorised1.2%
Authorised absence
3.8%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
114

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill102%

153 pupils · 150 places

Pupils on roll
153
Boys / girls
78 / 75
School capacity
150
Capacity fill
153 / 150 (102%)
Free school meals
32%
FSM pupils
49
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–9

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Lichfield
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: THE TALENTUM LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
THE TALENTUM LEARNING TRUST
Headteacher
Mrs Caroline Quinn

Location

Address
Novi Lane
Postcode
ST13 6NR
Town
Leek
County
Staffordshire
Local authority
Staffordshire
District
Staffordshire Moorlands
Constituency
Staffordshire Moorlands
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 3–9, in Leek, Staffordshire, 153 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 32%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Lichfield.

Open schools in Leek
15
Primary schools in Leek
8
Academies among open schools in Leek
93% (14)
Open schools in ST13
17
Primary in ST13
9
Open schools in Staffordshire LA
458
Primary in Staffordshire LA
309

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Caroline Quinn
Telephone
01538714790
Website
bmf.ttlt.org.uk

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