Chancel Primary School
URN: 124168 • Rugeley WS15 2EW
Overview
- Name
- Chancel Primary School
- URN
- 124168
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rebecca Palmer (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01889228710
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wolseley Road, Rugeley WS15 2EW
Summary
Chancel Primary School, located in Rugeley, Staffordshire, is a community school with a mixed-gender enrollment of 218 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 210. Under the leadership of Interim Headteacher Mrs. R Palmer, the school fosters a nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to thrive. The recent Ofsted inspection in March 2025 rated the school as 'good' across all areas, with 'outstanding' recognition in Early Years, highlighting the school's commitment to pupil welfare and achievement.
The school's vision focuses on delivering a broad and balanced curriculum tailored to meet the diverse needs of its students. Chancel Primary aims to ensure that pupil progress and attainment consistently exceed national standards, promoting high expectations in all aspects of school life. The curriculum is designed to enhance children's understanding of the wider world while catering to individual learning needs.
Chancel Primary prides itself on being a close-knit community, where students feel safe and valued. The school actively encourages parental involvement and offers various support services, including a nursery program for younger children. This inclusive approach fosters a sense of belonging and contributes to a positive educational experience for all pupils.
The school's vision focuses on delivering a broad and balanced curriculum tailored to meet the diverse needs of its students. Chancel Primary aims to ensure that pupil progress and attainment consistently exceed national standards, promoting high expectations in all aspects of school life. The curriculum is designed to enhance children's understanding of the wider world while catering to individual learning needs.
Chancel Primary prides itself on being a close-knit community, where students feel safe and valued. The school actively encourages parental involvement and offers various support services, including a nursery program for younger children. This inclusive approach fosters a sense of belonging and contributes to a positive educational experience for all pupils.
Useful links
- Our Governors (governance)
- SEND/Inclusion (sen)
- SEND Learning Support (sen)
- School Events (calendar)
- 01889 228710 (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies/GDPR (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Staffordshire
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 218
- Boys
- 116
- Girls
- 102
- FSM %
- 19.30
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-10-02
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Staffordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 218 | 116 | 102 | 210 | 19.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 217 | 113 | 104 | 210 | 15.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 217 | 113 | 104 | 210 | 16.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 217 | 113 | 104 | 210 | 16.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 207 | 112 | 95 | 210 | 19.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 216 | 114 | 102 | 210 | 11.60 |
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