The Richard Clarke First School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 4 to 9
Ofsted: Good

Schoolhouse Lane, Abbots Bromley, Rugeley, WS15 3BTOpen in maps

The Richard Clarke First School is a primary school in Rugeley for ages 4 to 9. It is one of the 451 schools in Staffordshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2012.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 22 February 2012, report published 8 March 2012

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good

Read the full Ofsted report

Pupil numbers and mix

106 pupils on roll, with places for 150

Eligible for free school meals2.8%

2.8%, 23.7 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language0%

0%, 21.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support17%

17%, 2.2 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan5.7%

5.7%, 0.3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Richard Clarke First School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Talbot First School3 milesOfsted: Requires improvementNot published
The St. Mary's CofE Primary School3 milesOfsted: Outstanding80% met the expected standard
Needwood CofE Primary School3 milesOfsted judgements: Outstanding60% met the expected standard
Henry Chadwick Primary School4 milesOfsted: Good53% met the expected standard
Chancel Primary School4 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstanding72% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
INNOVATE2EDUCATE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED
Age range
4 to 9
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mrs Kay Hanson
Phone
01283840206
Website
richardclarke.staffs.sch.uk
Address
Schoolhouse Lane, Abbots Bromley, Rugeley, WS15 3BT
Local authority
Staffordshire
URN
148506

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.