The short version
Above-average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
16%
+8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
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
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 293
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 22.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Head
- Mrs Louise Ferguson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
October 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Crabtree Way, Etching Hill, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 2PA
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is The John Bamford Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The John Bamford Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The John Bamford Primary School?
The John Bamford Primary School currently has 293 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The John Bamford Primary School take?
The John Bamford Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The John Bamford Primary School?
The John Bamford Primary School is in Rugeley, WS15 2PA, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The John Bamford Primary School have a sixth form?
No, The John Bamford Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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