The John Bamford Primary School
Crabtree Way, Etching Hill, Rugeley, WS15 2PAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The John Bamford Primary School is a primary school in Rugeley for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 451 schools in Staffordshire. It ranks 2nd of 14 primary schools in Rugeley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 November 2013, report published 30 November 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 June 2024
The school has a strong, inclusive ethos. The school values of respect, resilience, collective responsibility and reflection thread through every aspect of life in school. This helps pupils develop a strong sense of community and belonging. Pupils attend school well and are punctual. Pupils feel secure and safe at school. The school is ambitious for all pupils. Pupils achieve well, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils show a vibrant love of learning. They get off to a flying start in early years. Learning in the early years is exciting and engaging. Older pupils help younger pupils to care for the school rabbits, Betty and Derek. Leaders develop a nurturing and caring learning environment. Many parents and carers speak about the support shown by staff and how well-being is given a high priority. Pupils enjoy earning 'JB pounds'. These are awarded for living the school values in their daily lives. Classes collectively agree on how to spend their rewards. They learn to save them up for class treats. These activities, alongside opportunities to be part of the Junior Leadership Team and Junior Lunchtime Supervisors, help pupils become responsible members of their school community.
What the school should improve
- There are some inconsistencies in the fidelity to the school's approach to teaching phonics. This means that not all pupils are learning to read as accurately or quickly as possible. The school should ensure that staff have the expertise to teach the phonics curriculum consistently and effectively.
- In some foundation subjects, the key knowledge that pupils should learn and remember has not been identified in sufficient detail. This means that the curriculum knowledge is distilled and pupils do not build their knowledge well. The school should ensure that the knowledge that pupils should learn is clearly identified for all subjects and that this is monitored and reviewed.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
51 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
268 pupils on roll, with places for 343
Schools near The John Bamford Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| Forest Hills Primary School | 0.4 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 44% met the expected standard |
| Chancel Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 72% met the expected standard |
| Churchfield CofE Primary Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Louise Ferguson
- Phone
- 01889228689
- Address
- Crabtree Way, Etching Hill, Rugeley, WS15 2PA
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- URN
- 124171
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.