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Veritas Primary Academy

Weston Road, Stafford, ST18 0FL
Part of: REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Veritas Primary Academy
Stafford, ST18 0FL
443 Pupils
420 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
13.60% FSM %
219 Boys
224 Girls
About Veritas Primary Academy

Veritas Primary Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Stafford, Staffordshire, in the West Midlands region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 443 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Richard Balding.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Staffordshire
Region West Midlands
Administrative District Stafford
Parliamentary Constituency Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge
Ward Milwich
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-09-2015
UKPRN 10052487
URN 140381
Data Last Updated 10-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Kerry Dawson Chair of Local Governing Body 26/01/2024 24/01/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Rachael Buxton Local Governor 30/01/2024 29/01/2028 Elected by school staff
Kerry Dawson Local Governor 25/01/2024 24/01/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Kelly Dean Local Governor 26/09/2022 25/09/2026 Elected by school staff
Mrs Kirsten Flanagan Local Governor 20/11/2022 31/12/2025 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Dr Richard Galletly Local Governor 08/04/2025 08/04/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Paul Hanlon Local Governor 27/09/2022 27/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kerry Haughton Local Governor 05/09/2022 04/09/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Helen Wilcock Local Governor 14/10/2021 13/10/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
The Weston Road Academy
0.38 km • Stafford
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John Wheeldon Primary Academy
2.24 km • Stafford
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Leasowes Primary School
2.33 km • Stafford
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St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
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Frequently Asked Questions
Veritas Primary Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Stafford, Staffordshire.
Veritas Primary Academy has 443 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
Veritas Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Head of School at Veritas Primary Academy is Mr Richard Balding.
Veritas Primary Academy is at Weston Road, Stafford, ST18 0FL, in the Staffordshire local authority, West Midlands.
Sixth form at Veritas Primary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Veritas Primary Academy is currently open.
Contact
Head of School
Mr Richard Balding
Weston Road, Stafford, ST18 0FL
01785333400
www.veritasprimaryacademy.com
Location
ST18 0FL  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 140381
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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