The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (133% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
79%
+17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 46 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 477
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 7.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- FUTURE GENERATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Marie Smith (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Penk Drive, Etching Hill, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 2XY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmForest Hills Primary School
Primary · 583m away
The Hart School
Secondary · 798m away
Chancel Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Churchfield CofE Primary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
JP Alternative Education
Independent · 2.0km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Chase View Community Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
The St. Mary's CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy?
Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy currently has 477 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy take?
Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy?
Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy is in Rugeley, WS15 2XY, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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