Henry Chadwick Primary School
School Lane, Hill Ridware, Rugeley, WS15 3QNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Henry Chadwick Primary School is a primary school in Rugeley for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 451 schools in Staffordshire. It ranks 11th of 14 primary schools in Rugeley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 16 April 2024, report published 13 May 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 16 April 2024
Pupils arrive happily each morning at this small and friendly school. They are greeted with warmth by caring staff. Staff know pupils well as individuals. Pupils feel safe at school because they trust adults to be fair, to listen to them and sort out any worries. At Henry Chadwick the school expects all pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to use their 'learning powers' to become successful learners. Pupils achieve well, both academically and in their personal development. Pupils learn the importance of good behaviour and meet the high expectations of the school through their sensible conduct. They demonstrate the 'RIGHT' behaviours of respect, inclusion, good manners, honesty and thoughtfulness in their considerate play at breaktime and when learning in the classroom. Pupils benefit from a wide range of clubs to extend their talents and interests. These include sports, drama, arts and craft and yoga. All pupils learn to play a musical instrument and get to perform to an audience each year. In key stage 2 pupils go on annual residential trips where activities get progressively more challenging. Pupils say these experiences build their skills of resilience and teamwork.
What the school should improve
- Assessment systems in some foundation subjects are underdeveloped. Consequently, in some subjects leaders are not clear about how well pupils are learning the curriculum. The school should ensure that assessment of foundation subjects is refined, in a way that does not contribute to workload, so leaders have the information they need to identify and address gaps in learning.
- Governors are not always fully informed about some aspects of school life, including how well pupils are achieving in some subjects. This means they are unable to question and sufficiently challenge the school. The school should ensure that governors receive training and have the information they need to check pupils are achieving equally well in all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
15 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
104 pupils on roll, with places for 118
Schools near Henry Chadwick Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Croft Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | 76% met the expected standard |
| Hayes Meadow Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 37% met the expected standard |
| Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| St James Church of England Primary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 45% met the expected standard |
| Redbrook Hayes Community Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- PRIMITAS LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Victoria Barnes
- Phone
- 01543490354
- Address
- School Lane, Hill Ridware, Rugeley, WS15 3QN
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- URN
- 146910
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.