Sir Graham Balfour High School

URN: 142983 • Stafford ST16 1NR

Overview

Name
Sir Graham Balfour High School
URN
142983
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
INSIGHT MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
57.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Matthew Mason (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01785223490
Website
Visit
Address
North Avenue, Stafford ST16 1NR

Summary

Sir Graham Balfour High School, located in Stafford, Staffordshire, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 998 students and a capacity of 1,042. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and vibrant learning environment, encapsulated in its mission statement: "Learning, Working and Succeeding Together." The ethos prioritises both academic excellence and the personal development of students, aiming to equip them with the skills and values necessary for success in life.

The school places significant emphasis on high standards of behaviour and a positive learning atmosphere, ensuring that all students can learn without disruption. Sir Graham Balfour implements a comprehensive Achievement and Positive Behaviour Policy that celebrates student efforts while guiding them towards making responsible choices. The school also values collaboration with parents and the community, recognising the importance of working together to support each child's educational journey.

In addition to academic pursuits, Sir Graham Balfour High School is dedicated to instilling values such as compassion, resilience, and ambition in its students. The school believes that every child, regardless of their background, should have the opportunity to achieve their full potential and become responsible citizens.

Key details

LA
Staffordshire
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
INSIGHT MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1042
Pupils
998
Boys
497
Girls
501
FSM %
19.40
Open date
2016-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-05-14
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Staffordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 998 497 501 1042 19.40
2024-09-11 970 473 497 1042 18.10
2023-09-11 954 469 485 1042 15.20
2022-09-11 954 469 485 1042 15.20
2021-09-11 955 478 477 925 13.00
2020-09-11 949 490 459 925 10.40

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