Sir Graham Balfour High School
Academy converter · Sixth form
Stafford, ST16 1NR
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Top 47% in England
4 of 6 in Stafford
Pupils
1,003
First preferences per place
1.01
2026/27
Absence
8.8%
2024/25
A level average
B-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 51.2 | 44.7 | 45.0 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 54% | 40% | 38% | |
| Average English grade | 5.4 | 4.6 | 4.8 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.2 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 66% | 51% | 46% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.28 | -0.17 | — |
57% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Blessed William Howard Catholic School · 2.0 mi · No rating · Top 21% in England
- King Edward VI High School · 2.3 mi · Not judged · Bottom 9% in England
- The Weston Road Academy · 2.3 mi · No rating · Bottom 46% in England
- Walton High School · 3.7 mi · No rating · Top 37% in England
- Alleyne's Academy · 5.7 mi · No rating · Top 40% in England
- Wolgarston High School · 7.4 mi · Report card · Top 32% in England
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The neighbourhood
Sir Graham Balfour High School is in Stafford Common & Great Bridgeford (typical home £260,000, crime average).
What is Sir Graham Balfour High School's Ofsted rating?
Sir Graham Balfour High School does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does Sir Graham Balfour High School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Sir Graham Balfour High School is in the top 47% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.