The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England/Methodist school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England/Methodist
Numbers
- Pupils
- 228
- Capacity
- 72%
- FSM
- 14%
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Head
- Mr Ben Preston (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
September 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
January 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Armitage Lane, Brereton, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 1ED
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRedbrook Hayes Community Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Rugeley John Taylor
All-through · Grammar · 1.3km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Chase View Community Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
The Croft Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Churchfield CofE Primary Academy
Primary · 2.1km away
Chancel Primary School
Primary · 2.7km away
St James Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · 2.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School?
Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School currently has 228 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School take?
Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School?
Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School is in Rugeley, WS15 1ED, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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