Schools in Rugeley
Red brick market buildings ring a compact town-centre that has served the Staffordshire parishes flanking the north-eastern edge of Cannock Chase for centuries, with the River Trent marking Rugeley's eastern boundary. In July 1962, the town made national history when the council chairman placed the first live call via the Telstar satellite to Western Springs, Illinois, in a feat broadcast on national television.
Around 26,000 people lived here at the 2021 Census, with families searching for school places particularly drawn to Penkridge Bank and Colton, both widely regarded as school-competitive addresses within Cannock Chase District. Etching Hill offers a quieter residential alternative to the south. Chase Line trains connect Rugeley Trent Valley to Birmingham New Street in around fifty minutes.
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Area Performance
Rugeley schools rank in the top 56% of England
Across 18 primary and sixth-form schools, state and independent. The average Find My School Inspection Score is 7.16/10, -0.25 vs England.
Find My School Inspection Band
6% Elite
Distribution across all Rugeley schools
Rugeley vs England distribution
National Rank
Top 56%
Across all ranked Rugeley schools
Primary schools: 15 schools (state + independent)
top 55% of 14,978
top 55% of 14,978
Sixth form schools: 3 schools (state + independent)
top 75% of 2,554
top 75% of 2,554
Top 3 Primary Schools
2026
Rugeley
1 Secondary School
2026
Rugeley
1 Sixth Form
2026
Rugeley
Local directory
School profiles in Rugeley
Browse 17 local profile links across primary schools and secondary schools. Each profile brings together admissions context, performance data, inspection history and school details in one place.
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