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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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