The short version
Below-average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 37% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
37%
-25.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
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
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 187
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 26.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Sivieri (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
April 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Spode Avenue, Handsacre, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 4EU
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Hayes Meadow Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hayes Meadow Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hayes Meadow Primary School?
Hayes Meadow Primary School currently has 187 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hayes Meadow Primary School take?
Hayes Meadow Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hayes Meadow Primary School?
Hayes Meadow Primary School is in Rugeley, WS15 4EU, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hayes Meadow Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Hayes Meadow Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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