The parish, which includes the hamlets of Ackleton, Barnsley, Burcote, Chesterton, Hilton and Wyken, is an extensive one that lies on the River Worfe.

[2] The manor of Worfield is mentioned in the Domesday Book, where it formed part of the Seisdon Hundred of Staffordshire and was held by Hugh of Montgomery, 2nd Earl of Shrewsbury.

[3] The earliest evidence of settlement recorded in the parish is not in Worfield itself but at Chesterton, a hamlet to the east of the village.

[12] The Inn at Shipley is located in a three-storey Georgian building from 1771, 3.5 miles away from The Old Vicarage and is part of the Brunning and Price chain.

St. Peter's church is thought to be of Saxon origin and founded by Mercian Earl, Leofric, certainly existing since the 12th Century.

The later and more impressive tomb was built for their second son, Edward Bromley, another important judge who was appointed a Baron of the Exchequer and is portrayed in judicial dress.

[17] The World War II general, Sir Oliver Leese (1894–1978), whose home was at Lower Hall in the village from his marriage in 1930 until 1973, is buried at the church.

He came to know the area quite well, and it became one of the major sources for composite settings (with places from other counties) for his novels; he is thought to have based the fictional village of "Worbury" on Worfield and "Eckleton" on Ackleton, another hamlet of the parish.

[20] Situated on the main high street leading to St. Peter's Church, the school benefits from the scenic surroundings, with the River Worfe running through its grounds.

[22] The climate in Worfield is characterized by seasonal variations, with average highest temperatures ranging from 7°C in January to 21°C in July and August.