Daily Routine

Children arrive from 0800, many using the network of school transport organised by Stafford Grammar School
Assembly takes place four mornings per week – once a fortnight SPS pupils join Y7 & Y8 children from the senior school
Eight lessons of 35/40 minutes length are timetabled each day (see learning)
A cooked lunch – included in the fees – is available in the SGS canteen. There is a choice of two hot meals daily and a selection of filled rolls. (see menus). An afternoon snack is also provided.
After the school day ends at 3.40 p.m. the children may stay until 5 p.m. to join in with club activities or to complete their homework.

Additional Information

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Our aim is to encourage applications from children with as diverse a range of backgrounds as possible. This enriches our community and is vital in preparing our pupils for today’s world. Stafford Preparatory School is committed to equal treatment for all, regardless of a child’s race, ethnicity, religion, or social background.

FLUENCY IN ENGLISH
In order to cope with the academic and social demands of Stafford Preparatory School, pupils should be confident English speakers. If tuition in English as an Additional Language (EAL) is required, this can be arranged at the parent’s expense.

SCHOOL’S CONTRACTUAL TERMS & CONDITION
Copies will be made available to parents as part of the admissions process.

SCHOOL FEES (from January, 2011) - YEARS 3 & 4: £2,801 per term. YEARS 5 & 6: £2,912 per term. Fees are inclusive of school lunch.

COMPLAINTS
We hope that you and your child do not have any complaints about our admissions process; but copies of the School’s complaints procedure are available from the school office.

CHAIRMAN of GOVERNORS
The Chairman of Governors of Stafford Grammar School is Mr BK Hodges who may be contacted at Stafford Grammar School, Burton Manor, Stafford ST18 9AT

INSPECTION REPORT
Stafford Preparatory School and Stafford Grammar School were inspected together by the Independent Schools’ Inspectorate in February, 2009. A copy of the full report is available on request from the School Office or may be viewed online at www.isi.net

POLICIES
A range of school policies including the Safeguarding and Child Protection policies are available from the school office or via the following link: www.staffordgrammar.co.uk/parentpolicies.pdf