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The Richard Clarke First School

Academy converter · Rugeley · WS15 3BT

Ages 4–9 · 106 pupils · Staffordshire

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Ofsted

School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next

Overall absence

4.1%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next

Inspection date

2024-06-11

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.1%
Persistent absence (10%+)14.1%
Unauthorised1.5%
Authorised absence
2.7%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
85

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill71%

106 pupils · 150 places

Pupils on roll
106
Boys / girls
55 / 51
School capacity
150
Capacity fill
106 / 150 (71%)
Free school meals
2.8%
FSM pupils
3
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 4–9

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: INNOVATE2EDUCATE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED
Academy trust
INNOVATE2EDUCATE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED
Sponsor
Uttoxeter Learning Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Kay Hanson

Location

Address
Schoolhouse Lane, Abbots Bromley
Postcode
WS15 3BT
Town
Rugeley
County
Staffordshire
Local authority
Staffordshire
District
East Staffordshire
Constituency
Lichfield
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 4–9, in Rugeley, Staffordshire, 106 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 2.8%.

Open schools in Rugeley
20
Primary schools in Rugeley
16
Academies among open schools in Rugeley
55% (11)
Open schools in WS15
21
Primary in WS15
16
Open schools in Staffordshire LA
458
Primary in Staffordshire LA
309

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in RugeleyNear WS15

  • Rugeley School

    Other independent special school

    Rugeley · WS15 3JQ · Staffordshire

    Ages 5–19

    3.0 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Kay Hanson
Telephone
01283840206
Website
http://www.richardclarke.staffs.sch.uk

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