The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.5
2.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
42%
0.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
9%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.34
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 202 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 105 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,216
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 27.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- CREATIVE EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Miss Rachael Sandham (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Penkridge Bank Road, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 2UE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEtching Hill CofE Primary Academy
Primary · 798m away
Forest Hills Primary School
Primary · 898m away
Churchfield CofE Primary Academy
Primary · 938m away
Chancel Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Chase View Community Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
JP Alternative Education
Independent · 1.9km away
Redbrook Hayes Community Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Hart School a selective school?
No. The Hart School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Hart School's Ofsted rating?
The Hart School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Hart School?
The Hart School currently has 1,216 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Hart School take?
The Hart School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Hart School?
The Hart School is in Rugeley, WS15 2UE, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Hart School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Hart School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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