Welcome to Standon

Standon is a small village located in Staffordshire, England. It is situated on the outskirts of the town of Eccleshall and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the 12th century when it was first mentioned in historical records. Today, Standon is a peaceful and picturesque village that is home to a close-knit community.

One of the most notable features of Standon is its beautiful church, St. Mary's. The church dates back to the 12th century and is a Grade II listed building. It is a stunning example of Norman architecture and features a number of interesting historical artifacts, including a 14th-century font and a 17th-century pulpit. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village.

Standon is also home to a number of small businesses, including a village shop, a post office, and a pub. The pub, The Swan, is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike and serves a range of delicious food and drink. The village also has a primary school, Standon and St. Leonards C of E Primary School, which has been serving the local community for over 150 years. Overall, Standon is a charming and welcoming village that is steeped in history and surrounded by natural beauty.

Local Schools

School	Details
All Saints C Of E C First School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Vicki Bradley	Church Lane Standon Stafford Staffordshire ST21 6RN 01782791234 School Website
Springfields First School Community School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Bagnall	Yarnfield Stone Staffordshire ST15 0NJ 01785337310 School Website
Baldwins Gate C Of Evc Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Leanne Lowndes	Tollgate Avenue Baldwins Gate Newcastle Staffordshire ST5 5DF 01782680649 School Website
Tittensor C Of E C First School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Gail Craig	Beechcliffe Lane Tittensor Stoke On Trent Staffordshire ST12 9HP 01782372539 School Website
Bishop Lonsdale Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Jones	Shaws Lane Eccleshall Stafford Staffordshire ST21 6AU 1785336512 School Website
Walton Hall Academy Academy Special Sponsor Led Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Miss Julie Wood	Stafford Road Eccleshall Stafford Staffordshire ST21 6JR 01785850420 School Website
Manor Hill First School Academy Converter Ages:2-9 Head Teacher Mrs Jessica Roden	Manor Rise Walton Stone Staffordshire ST15 0HY 1785812418 School Website
Hugo Meynell C Of E Vc Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Bronwen Gleave	Eccleshall Road Loggerheads Market Drayton Staffordshire TF9 4NU 01630672287 School Website
St Dominic's Priory School Other Independent School Ages:3-16 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Harrison	37 Station Road Stone Staffordshire ST15 8ER 1785814181 School Website
Christ Church C Of E C First School Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mr Amy Graham	Northesk Street Stone Staffordshire ST15 8EP 01785336545 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Stone Station Road, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 8ER 4.90 Miles

Stoke-On-Trent Station Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 2AA 7.58 Miles

Longton King Street, Longton, Staffordshire, ST3 1EZ 7.71 Miles

Blythe Bridge Uttoxeter Road, Blythe Bridge, Staffordshire, ST11 9JF 8.85 Miles

Longport Station Street, Longport, Staffordshire, ST6 4ND 9.30 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Limoshop Limited (Head Office) 01785 817001 Unit35 Whitebridge Estates, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 8LQ 4.61 Miles
Secure Cabs 01785 812805 Flat 12/Walton Grange/Stafford Rd, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 0ET 5.23 Miles
Pj's Taxis 01630 673121 1 Kestrel Drive, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 2QT 5.23 Miles
Stone Valley Cabz 01785 617143 22 Willow Rd, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 8NP 5.46 Miles
Staffs Travel Servives 07949 129609 6 Bridge Rd, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 6SJ 5.73 Miles
K Cabs 01785 288999 Wesley Drive, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 8FQ 5.96 Miles
D Smith Chauffeured Executive Cars 01785 616282 3 Taverners Drive, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 8QF 6.16 Miles
Wheelwrights Limousines 01785 284664 Lodge Lane, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST20 0NT 6.46 Miles
Gilberts Taxis 01782 319049 230 Blurton Rd, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 2AQ 6.78 Miles
Ludohire 0844 800 8882 Lower Street, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 2RH 6.92 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Cotes Heath Post Office St21 6Rp No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Standon Rock St21 6Rb No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Standon Bowers St21 6Rd No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Cranberry Stores St21 6Sq No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Cotes Heath Church St21 6Rl No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Mill Meece St21 6Qt No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:15
Cotes Lamp Box St15 0Re No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chatcull St21 6Qe No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Slindon St21 6Lx No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:08:45
Chapel Chorlton Lamp Box St5 5Jn No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Main Street Swynnerton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Brookside Business Park Pillar Box St15 0Rz No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Cold Meece Lamp Box St15 0Qx No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Maer Village Lamp Box St5 5Ef No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dr Oleshko Cg Branch 178268049	The Poplars Tollgate Avenue Baldwins Gate Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST5 5DA
Crown Surgery 01785 850226	The Crown Surgery 23 High Street,Eccleshall Stafford Staffordshire ST21 6BW
Ashley Surgery 01630 672225	Ashley Surgery School Lane, Ashley Market Drayton Shropshire TF9 4LF
Mackinnon M (Branch) 01782 372416	Barlaston Health Centre Old Road Barlaston Stoke On Trent Staffordshire ST12 9EP
Brinsley Avenue Practice 01782 657199	11 Brinsley Avenue Trentham Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST4 8LT

Local Stores

Eccleshall
Stafford Street
Eccleshall
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST21 6BL
01785 859493
Store Website
3.76 miles

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SPAR- Platinum Retail-Filleybrook
Newcastle Rd
Stone
ST15 0PT
07824618383
Store Website
4.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Shires Veterinary Practice
The Veterinary Surgery Stone Road Eccleshall Stafford Staffordshire ST21 6DL 01785 850218 eccleshall@shiresvets.com Website 3.73 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Shires Veterinary Practice
Eccleshall Road Stone Staffordshire ST15 0HJ 01785 813955 5.06 miles

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Stone Veterinary Centre
Abbey Street Stone Staffordshire ST15 8PA 01785 818186 Website 5.24 miles
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Hope Veterinary Surgery
Sherborne Close Newstead Industrial Estate Trentham-Newstead Stoke On Trent Staffordshire ST4 8ZJ 01782 657788 Hopevets@hotmail.co.uk Website 5.88 miles


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Medivet Stoke-On-Trent
906 London Road Trent Vale Stoke-On-Trent Staffordshire ST4 5NX 01782 849000 stoke-on-trent@medivet.co.uk Website 5.92 miles
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County Vets - Friarswood
12 Friarswood Road Newcastle-Under-Lyme Staffordshire ST5 2EG 01782 615698 friarswood@countyvets.org.uk Website 6.78 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Hanchurch Woods
Hanchurch Woods Is A Really Peaceful Woodland Area, It Has A Big Picnic Area And Then 3 Marked Walks. The Green Walk Which Is 3.5 Miles And Covers A Variety Of Wooded And Pastoral Landscapes, Mainly Focusing On The Village Of Hanchurch. Keepers Cottage Drayton Rd Hanchurch Stoke-On-Trent Lancashire ST4 8SN 3.60 miles

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Trentham Gardens
Unnamed Road Stoke-On-Trent Lancashire ST4 8JG 4.68 miles

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Trentham Gardens
At The Centre Of The Estate Is The Mile-Long Capability Brown Designed, Trentham Lake. 3 Stone Rd Stoke-On-Trent Lancashire ST4 8AX 4.70 miles Just Off The A34 - Around 5 Minutes From The M6 J15.

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Downs Banks
Downs Banks Brook Is A Stream Which Runs The Length Of Downs Banks (National Trust). There Are Fantastic Views From The Highest Point On The Downs, From Millennium Monument. ST15 8UU 4.85 miles About 5 Miles From M6 J14/J15. Drive Into Stone From The A34.

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Barlaston Downs
From National Trust Website: Station Rd Barlaston Stoke-On-Trent ST12 9AB 5.05 miles

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Barlaston Downs
Lovely Area With Stream Running Through, Park Area And Forest Walks. Barlaston Downs Car Park Barlaston 5.09 miles

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