Rugeley primary schools deliver strong academic results, with 76% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths compared to 62% nationally. Chancel Primary School, The St. Mary's CofE Primary School, and The John Bamford Primary School are among the highest-performing options, 94% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding, above England's 82%. 19% of pupils achieve the higher standard, more than double the England average of 8%. With 16 schools serving this Staffordshire market town, families benefit from well-established community schools that combine strong foundations with a welcoming, family-focused environment. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | The Richard Clarke First School | State | Primary | 4-9 years | Mixed | None | 7.6/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 4-9 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | The Croft Primary School, Rugeley | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England & Protestant | 7/10Good |
| #12 | Churchfield CofE Primary Academy | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.5/10Excellent |
| #13 | Redbrook Hayes Community Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 2-11 years
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | The St. Mary's CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 10/10Elite |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | The John Bamford Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #4 | Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Gentleshaw Primary Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | Hayes Meadow Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #14 | Henry Chadwick Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | St James Church of England Primary Academy, Rugeley | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Chase View Community Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Chancel Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.5/10Excellent |
| #10 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| #15 | Forest Hills Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 5.1/10Developing |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
State • Primary • 2-11 years
State • Primary • 2-11 years
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