St. Dominic's Grammar School
Stafford, Staffordshire, West Midlands · ST19 9BA
A small independent school in Stafford, St. Dominic's Grammar School educates around 319 pupils across a broad 4-18 age range, with the 11+ marking a key entry point. The intimate scale is a defining feature, allowing pupils to be known individually, and the same ethos carries through to a notably compact sixth form of just 22 students. Its Independent Schools Inspectorate report rated the school 'good' overall, while singling out personal development as 'excellent'. Mr Peter McNabb leads the school, which has no religious character.
319
Pupils
good
ISI
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 4-18
- Pupils
- 319
- Location
- Stafford, Staffordshire, West Midlands
- Website
- www.stdominicsgrammarschool.co.uk
- Telephone
- 01902 850248
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mr Peter McNabb
Latest results
Attainment 8
57
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
60%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Results sit comfortably above national benchmarks: an Attainment 8 score of 57 compares well with the national average of 46.9, and 60% of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths against a national figure of 47%. Pupils work towards GCSEs and A-levels, with the Extended Project Qualification available to stretch independent research skills. The strong personal development judgement from inspectors suggests academic progress is supported by attentive pastoral care rather than pressure alone.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 22
Qualifications offered
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 7 November 2023
The last word
A small, non-selective-in-character independent that punches above the national average academically while putting pupil wellbeing front and centre. Likely to suit families who value being part of a close-knit, fully through-school community from age 4 to 18.
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St. Dominic's Grammar School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is St. Dominic's Grammar School located?
St. Dominic's Grammar School is located at 32 Bargate Street, Brewood, Stafford, ST19 9BA.
What type of school is St. Dominic's Grammar School?
St. Dominic's Grammar School is an independent (fee-paying) school in West Midlands.
How many pupils attend St. Dominic's Grammar School?
St. Dominic's Grammar School has approximately 319 pupils on roll.
What is St. Dominic's Grammar School's inspection rating?
St. Dominic's Grammar School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "good" at its inspection on 7 November 2023.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.