The short version
Above-average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 179
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 14%
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Head
- Miss Charlotte Wetton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Rugeley Road, Armitage, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 4AZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is The Croft Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The Croft Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Croft Primary School?
The Croft Primary School currently has 179 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Croft Primary School take?
The Croft Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Croft Primary School?
The Croft Primary School is in Rugeley, WS15 4AZ, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Croft Primary School have a sixth form?
No, The Croft Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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