Schools in Rugeley
20 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (2)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hart School Academy sponsor led | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Rugeley John Taylor Free schools | No Ofsted rating | — | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Primary (16)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| The St. Mary's CofE Primary School Academy converter | Outstanding (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Chase View Community Primary School Community school | Good (2022) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Churchfield CofE Primary Academy Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Gentleshaw Primary Academy Academy sponsor led | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Hayes Meadow Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Henry Chadwick Primary School Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Redbrook Hayes Community Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St James Church of England Primary Academy Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| The Croft Primary School Community school | Good (2022) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| The John Bamford Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| The Richard Clarke First School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–9 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Forest Hills Primary School Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement (2023) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Chancel Primary School Community school | No overall grade (2025) | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (2)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP Alternative Education Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 10–17 | — |
| Rugeley School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 5–19 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.