The Richard Clarke First School
URN: 124052 • Rugeley WS15 3BT
Overview
- Name
- The Richard Clarke First School
- URN
- 124052
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kay Hanson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- School House Lane, Rugeley WS15 3BT
Summary
The Richard Clarke First School is a mixed community primary school located in Rugeley, Staffordshire, serving families in Abbots Bromley and the surrounding areas. With a current enrolment of 113 pupils and a capacity of 150, the school offers five single-entry classes for children aged 4 to 9 years. The school prides itself on maintaining small class sizes to provide personalised attention and support to each child.
The school is committed to fostering a caring and secure environment where children can thrive academically and socially. Staff members are experienced and dedicated to meeting the individual needs of students, promoting a culture of collaboration and exemplary behaviour. The Richard Clarke First School is part of the Innovate 2 Educate Partnership, which aims to enhance educational practices and outcomes.
In addition to its academic offerings, the school features Clarke’s Club, a wrap-around care service, and an onsite private nursery for pre-school children. As a feeder school for Oldfields Hall Middle School and Thomas Alleyne’s High School in Uttoxeter, Richard Clarke First School plays a vital role in the educational journey of its students.
The school is committed to fostering a caring and secure environment where children can thrive academically and socially. Staff members are experienced and dedicated to meeting the individual needs of students, promoting a culture of collaboration and exemplary behaviour. The Richard Clarke First School is part of the Innovate 2 Educate Partnership, which aims to enhance educational practices and outcomes.
In addition to its academic offerings, the school features Clarke’s Club, a wrap-around care service, and an onsite private nursery for pre-school children. As a feeder school for Oldfields Hall Middle School and Thomas Alleyne’s High School in Uttoxeter, Richard Clarke First School plays a vital role in the educational journey of its students.
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Key details
- LA
- Staffordshire
- Age range
- 5 - 9
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 150
- Pupils
- 113
- Boys
- 54
- Girls
- 59
- FSM %
- 4.40
- Open date
- Close date
- 2021-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2017-01-10
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Staffordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 113 | 54 | 59 | 150 | 4.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 113 | 54 | 59 | 150 | 4.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 113 | 54 | 59 | 150 | 4.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 113 | 54 | 59 | 150 | 4.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 113 | 54 | 59 | 150 | 4.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 124 | 60 | 64 | 150 | 4.00 |
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