The Hart School
URN: 137100 • Rugeley WS15 2UE
Overview
- Name
- The Hart School
- URN
- 137100
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- CREATIVE EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rachael Sandham (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01889802440
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Penkridge Bank Road, Rugeley WS15 2UE
Summary
The Hart School, located in Rugeley, Staffordshire, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrollment of 1,216 students and a capacity of 1,238. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment where every child can inspire learning, unlock their potential, and achieve success. The ethos is encapsulated in the vision “WE CAN, WE WILL, WE DO,” promoting values of happiness, ambition, resilience, and tolerance among students.
The curriculum at The Hart School is designed to provide a broad and balanced education, catering to students of all abilities. The school emphasizes both academic and personal development, offering various opportunities for students to enhance their knowledge and skills. The leadership team, led by Principal Ms Rachael Sandham, is committed to creating a safe and positive learning environment, supported by over 150 dedicated staff members.
Collaboration with parents and carers is a key aspect of The Hart School's approach, as the school believes that strong partnerships are essential in helping students reach their full potential. The governance structure is in place to ensure high standards in education and effective management of resources, including funding for additional support.
The curriculum at The Hart School is designed to provide a broad and balanced education, catering to students of all abilities. The school emphasizes both academic and personal development, offering various opportunities for students to enhance their knowledge and skills. The leadership team, led by Principal Ms Rachael Sandham, is committed to creating a safe and positive learning environment, supported by over 150 dedicated staff members.
Collaboration with parents and carers is a key aspect of The Hart School's approach, as the school believes that strong partnerships are essential in helping students reach their full potential. The governance structure is in place to ensure high standards in education and effective management of resources, including funding for additional support.
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Nearby alternatives
- Fair Oak Business and Enterprise College (45.2)
- Hagley Park Academy (45.2)
- Hagley Park Sports College (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Staffordshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- CREATIVE EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 1238
- Pupils
- 1216
- Boys
- 617
- Girls
- 599
- FSM %
- 27.60
- Open date
- 2011-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Staffordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1216 | 617 | 599 | 1238 | 27.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1261 | 648 | 613 | 1238 | 26.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1240 | 617 | 623 | 1238 | 21.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1240 | 617 | 623 | 1238 | 21.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1199 | 566 | 633 | 1238 | 20.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1179 | 572 | 607 | 1238 | 16.30 |
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