St James Church of England Primary Academy

URN: 143347 • Rugeley WS15 4PL

Overview

Name
St James Church of England Primary Academy
URN
143347
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
ST CHAD'S ACADEMIES TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
62.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Chris Dobson (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
01543490378
Website
Visit
Address
Brook End, Rugeley WS15 4PL

Summary

St James Church of England Primary Academy, located in Rugeley, Staffordshire, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrolment of 91 pupils, against a capacity of 105. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment underpinned by its Christian values of trust, love, honesty, respect, friendship, and perseverance. The ethos emphasizes personal growth and community support, encouraging students to flourish both academically and spiritually.

The curriculum at St James CE Primary Academy is designed to be broad and creative, aiming to develop children mentally, socially, physically, and spiritually. The school prioritises a challenging educational experience that includes collective worship and religious education, promoting a well-rounded understanding of the world.

In addition to its academic offerings, the academy provides support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and utilises Pupil Premium funding to assist eligible students. The school actively engages with parents and the local community, ensuring transparency through accessible information on policies, performance, and admission arrangements. For further details, parents can visit the school's website.

Key details

LA
Staffordshire
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
ST CHAD'S ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
105
Pupils
91
Boys
37
Girls
54
FSM %
6.60
Open date
2016-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-06-19
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Staffordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 91 37 54 105 6.60
2024-09-11 91 37 54 105 9.90
2023-09-11 103 49 54 105 11.70
2022-09-11 103 49 54 105 11.70
2021-09-11 105 56 49 105 6.70
2020-09-11 100 53 47 105 6.00

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