Schools in Rugeley, West Midlands (2025)
19 schools · 4,312 students · 12 academy, 6 local authority, 1 independent · median Pupils on roll 185.
Rugeley, in West Midlands, has 19 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 4,312 students. By level there are 16 primary, 2 all-through, 1 secondary; by sector 12 academy, 6 local authority, 1 independent.
The median Pupils on roll across Rugeley's schools is 185, below the West Midlands median of 297. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
18 of the 19 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is The Richard Clarke First School (98.5, top 5% of primary schools nationally), followed by The St. Mary's CofE Primary School (91.1, top 5% of primary schools nationally), and Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy (80.9, top 25% of primary schools nationally). 2 schools sit in the top 10% of England for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are The Hart School (1,157 students), Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy (460 students), The John Bamford Primary School (268 students).
Ranked schools in Rugeley
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and West Midlands.
- 199The Richard Clarke First SchoolRugeley · Academy Primary– · 106 students
- 291The St. Mary's CofE Primary SchoolRugeley · Academy Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 88 students
- 381Etching Hill CofE Primary AcademyRugeley · Academy Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 460 students
- 478The John Bamford Primary SchoolRugeley · Local authority Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 268 students
- 574Chancel Primary SchoolRugeley · Local authority Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 210 students
- 669Gentleshaw Primary AcademyRugeley · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 201 students
- 763The Croft Primary SchoolRugeley · Local authority Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 165 students
- 851Rugeley John TaylorRugeley · Academy All-through27.2% Free school meals · 147 students
- 950St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolRugeley · Academy Primary– · 217 students
- 1048The Hart SchoolRugeley · Academy Secondary46.5 Attainment 8 · 1,157 students
- 1146Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary SchoolRugeley · Local authority Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 215 students
- 1231Churchfield CofE Primary AcademyRugeley · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 155 students
- 1327St James Church of England Primary AcademyRugeley · Academy Primary45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 103 students
- 1426Henry Chadwick Primary SchoolRugeley · Academy Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 104 students
- 1517Redbrook Hayes Community Primary SchoolRugeley · Academy Primary48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 225 students
- 1616Chase View Community Primary SchoolRugeley · Local authority Primary28% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 185 students
- 1716Hayes Meadow Primary SchoolRugeley · Local authority Primary37% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 187 students
- 189Forest Hills Primary SchoolRugeley · Academy Primary44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 79 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Richard Clarke First School Rugeley · Primary · Ages 4–9 | Academy | 98.5 Top 5% | – | 106 |
| 2 | The St. Mary's CofE Primary School Rugeley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 91.1 Top 5% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 88 |
| 3 | Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy Rugeley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 80.9 Top 25% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 460 |
| 4 | The John Bamford Primary School Rugeley · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 78.2 Top 25% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 268 |
| 5 | Chancel Primary School Rugeley · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 73.5 Top 25% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 210 |
| 6 | Gentleshaw Primary Academy Rugeley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 69.3 Top 50% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 201 |
| 7 | The Croft Primary School Rugeley · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 62.8 Top 50% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 165 |
| 8 | Rugeley John Taylor Rugeley · All-through | Academy | 50.9 Top 50% | 27.2% Free school meals | 147 |
| 9 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Rugeley · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 50.1 Lower 50% | – | 217 |
| 10 | The Hart School Rugeley · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 48.3 Top 50% | 46.5 Attainment 8 | 1,157 |
| 11 | Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School Rugeley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 46.2 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 215 |
| 12 | Churchfield CofE Primary Academy Rugeley · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 30.8 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 155 |
| 13 | St James Church of England Primary Academy Rugeley · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 27.3 Lower 50% | 45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 103 |
| 14 | Henry Chadwick Primary School Rugeley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 25.7 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 104 |
| 15 | Redbrook Hayes Community Primary School Rugeley · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 17.4 Lower 50% | 48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 225 |
| 16 | Chase View Community Primary School Rugeley · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 15.9 Lower 50% | 28% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 185 |
| 17 | Hayes Meadow Primary School Rugeley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 15.8 Lower 50% | 37% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 187 |
| 18 | Forest Hills Primary School Rugeley · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 8.6 Lower 50% | 44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79 |
Other schools in Rugeley
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Rugeley side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Rugeley?
The Richard Clarke First School is the highest-ranked school in Rugeley with a Success Index (England) of 98.5 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Rugeley?
Rugeley has 19 schools (16 primary, 2 all-through, 1 secondary) educating 4,312 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Rugeley?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Rugeley is 185. Number of pupils in the latest school census.