School profile Verified 18 August 2026

Staffordshire Private schools

St. Dominic's Grammar School

32 Bargate Street, Brewood, ST19 9BA

St. Dominic's Grammar School is a private secondary-stage school in Stafford, Staffordshire, with a published age range of 4-18.

Private school Co-ed Ages 4-18 Sixth form No boarders
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
4-18
ISI ?
Standards met
Boarding ?
No boarders
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At a glance

Key facts

Sector
Private school
Gender
Mixed
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
4-18
Boarding ?
No boarders
Route check
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
ISI ?
Standards met

Overview

Mind, body and spirit are the organising ideas in St. Dominic's Grammar School's all-through provision. The Brewood setting runs from pre-preparatory learning to A level, with flexibility intended to support individual learning needs as pupils progress. Early years, prep, senior school and Sixth Form sit within one connected framework, giving the curriculum a continuous rather than compartmentalised shape.

Year 7 entry combines an 11+ assessment in English, mathematics and verbal reasoning with a previous-school reference and a conversation about the pupil's enthusiasm and commitment. Applicants for other year groups complete appropriate testing, a day visit and an interview. Sixth Form entry depends on GCSE performance and interview, with a bespoke and personalised curriculum for older pupils.

Two double PE lessons each week, before-school clubs, lunchtime sessions and extended-day activities take learning beyond the core timetable. Scholarship routes cover academic work, sport, performing arts and art, with auditions or application evidence where appropriate. The breadth of opportunity sits alongside the stated aim of dynamic teaching and subject choice.

The admissions policy welcomes a wide ability range while asking applicants to show that they can access the curriculum. Direct admissions, individual assessment, subject options and regular co-curricular activity give this Brewood community its particular independent character, from early years through Sixth Form.

Key points

Assessment route
Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
Places and demand
Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
Catchment
Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
Results
88.6% grade 5+ in English and maths and 57 Attainment 8
Sixth form
Sixth form available with 20% AAB or better.

GCSE benchmark

Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Staffordshire and England.

School Local authority England
GCSE benchmark comparison Latest GCSE benchmark measures for St. Dominic's Grammar School, Staffordshire, and England. 0 50 100 Att. 8 5+ E&M EBacc APS EBacc %
Attainment 8
57
Grade 5+ English and maths
88.6%
EBacc APS
5.33
EBacc entry
80%

Attainment 8 trend

Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Staffordshire and England.

School Local authority England
Attainment 8 trend line Attainment 8 over time for St. Dominic's Grammar School, Staffordshire, and England. 70 60 50 40 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25

School details

Sector
Private school
School type
Other independent school
Funding
Independent fee-paying
Application
Apply direct to school
Gender
Mixed
Age range
4-18
Head of School
Mr Peter McNabb
Pupil roll
329 pupils
Sixth form
Yes

Location and contact

Address

Address
32 Bargate Street, Brewood, Stafford, Staffordshire
Postcode
ST19 9BA

School leadership

Head of School
Mr Peter McNabb

School contact

School phone
01902850248

Admissions contact

Admissions team
Admissions
Admissions phone
01902850248

Admissions

Application route
Apply direct to school
Age range
4-18
Gender
Mixed
Boarding
No boarders
Day fees
Check school fees page
Scholarships and bursaries
Check school site
Entrance details
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
Admissions note
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.

Oversubscription and eligibility

Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.

Exam and test format

Entrance route and assessment

Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.

Assessment route
Apply direct to school

Application

  1. Year 7 entrance examination

    3 October 2026

    Route: Year 7; entry: September 2027.

How to apply

  1. 1

    Apply direct to the school

    Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

    Check school admissions

Results

Attainment snapshot

Attainment 8 ?
57 Attainment 8
GCSE results
94.3% grade 4+ in English and maths
Grade 5+ English and maths ?
88.6% grade 5+ in English and maths
EBacc average point score ?
5.33 EBacc APS
A-level results
20% AAB or better
A-level average points
33.95 A-level points per entry

Inspection

Standards met

Latest inspection: 7 November 2023

Leadership, management and governance
Standards met
Quality of education, training and recreation
Standards met
Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
Standards met
Social and economic education and contribution to society
Standards met
Safeguarding
Standards met

Quick summary

  • Latest ISI report: Routine Inspections 2023 records an inspection beginning 7 November 2023. The report says the relevant standards were met.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does St. Dominic's Grammar School handle admissions?

St. Dominic's Grammar School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.

How do I apply to St. Dominic's Grammar School?

1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

When are the key dates for St. Dominic's Grammar School?

Year 7 entrance examination: 3 October 2026

What does the latest inspection picture look like for St. Dominic's Grammar School?

St. Dominic's Grammar School is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 7 November 2023.