Stafford provides a robust educational infrastructure spanning all age groups.
* **Stafford College (NSCG):** Part of the Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group, offering a wide range of A-Levels, vocational courses, and apprenticeships. It is one of the highest-performing further education groups in England. * **Staffordshire University:** While its main campus is in Stoke-on-Trent, the university maintains a specialized Center of Excellence in Healthcare Education on Blackheath Lane in Stafford. * **King Edward VI High School:** A historic and highly regarded secondary school with roots dating back to 1550. * **Walton High School:** A popular, high-performing secondary school and sixth form located in the Walton-on-the-Hill area. * **Blessed William Howard Catholic High School:** A prominent secondary school offering faith-based education for the local Catholic community. * **Sir Graham Balfour School:** A well-regarded secondary school in the north of the town. * **Stafford Library:** A large, modern public library situated in the town center, managed by the County Council, providing vital community, educational, and digital resources.