The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 44% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
44%
-18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 88
- Capacity
- 42%
- FSM
- 70.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- PERRY HALL MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Powell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
School Road, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 2PD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEtching Hill CofE Primary Academy
Primary · 583m away
Chancel Primary School
Primary · 783m away
The Hart School
Secondary · 898m away
Churchfield CofE Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
The St. Mary's CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Chase View Community Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
JP Alternative Education
Independent · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Forest Hills Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Forest Hills Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Forest Hills Primary School?
Forest Hills Primary School currently has 88 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Forest Hills Primary School take?
Forest Hills Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Forest Hills Primary School?
Forest Hills Primary School is in Rugeley, WS15 2PD, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Forest Hills Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Forest Hills Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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