School place planning in Lichfield District
The Lichfield district is split into two areas:
- Lichfield (including Fradley)
- Burntwood
A two‑tier school system is used across the district, with:
- Primary schools for ages 4–11
- Secondary schools for ages 11–18
The council divides the district into smaller planning areas to help work out how many school places are needed. These areas are based on where schools are located and how pupils move between them.
Lichfield (including Fradley)
Lichfield has:
- 19 primary schools
- 3 secondary schools
New and Recent Schools
Anna Seward Primary School
- Opened September 2023
- Offers 30 Reception places each year
- Will grow year by year until all classes are open by September 2029
Fradley Park Primary & Nursery School
- Opened September 2022
- Also offers 30 Reception places each year
- Will have all year groups in place by September 2028
Printable planning cluster map
Planned New Primary School
There is a proposal for one more new primary school on the St. John’s Grange development.
- Planned opening: September 2025
- Will provide 30 Reception places, increasing each year
- Full year‑group rollout planned by September 2032
A more detailed proposal states the school will eventually be a 2‑form‑entry (420‑place) primary school. It will open in phases, starting with nursery and Reception only when it opens fully in September 2026.
Secondary School Capacity
Two Lichfield secondary schools were expanded in 2021, creating 60 extra Year 7 places each year. More primary and secondary places will be needed in the long term.
Burntwood
Burntwood has:
- 9 primary schools
- 2 secondary schools
There are no new places planned in the next five years, but more may be required in the future.
Printable planning cluster map
New Schools Summary
Within the next five years, one new primary school is planned for the district:
St. John’s Grange, Lichfield – Primary School
- A 420‑place mainstream school for ages Reception to Year 6
- Opening planned for September 2026
- Will start as a smaller 1‑form‑entry (210‑place) school and grow as needed
- Sponsored by Primitas Learning Partnership
