Penkridge Middle School
URN: 144206 • Stafford ST19 5BW
Overview
- Name
- Penkridge Middle School
- URN
- 144206
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Middle deemed secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- PENK VALLEY ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Andrew Grocutt (since 2025) , Acting Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 01785413400
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Marsh Lane, Stafford ST19 5BW
Summary
Penkridge Middle School is a mixed academy converter located in Stafford, serving students aged 9 to 13. With a capacity of 500 pupils, the school is committed to providing a safe and inspiring learning environment. The ethos of the school is built around the values of effort, encouragement, and excellence, aiming to foster both academic achievement and personal growth among its students.
The curriculum at Penkridge Middle School is designed to be broad and balanced, offering a variety of subjects and extracurricular activities led by qualified teachers. The school emphasizes the importance of character development, promoting values such as kindness, empathy, and resilience, which are essential for students' success in life. The school community is encouraged to embody the principles of being Ready, Respectful, and Safe.
Communication and collaboration between parents, students, and staff are highly valued at Penkridge Middle School. The headteacher, Mr. A Grocutt, emphasizes the importance of parental involvement in the educational journey, fostering a supportive community that works together to ensure a positive and enriching experience for all students.
The curriculum at Penkridge Middle School is designed to be broad and balanced, offering a variety of subjects and extracurricular activities led by qualified teachers. The school emphasizes the importance of character development, promoting values such as kindness, empathy, and resilience, which are essential for students' success in life. The school community is encouraged to embody the principles of being Ready, Respectful, and Safe.
Communication and collaboration between parents, students, and staff are highly valued at Penkridge Middle School. The headteacher, Mr. A Grocutt, emphasizes the importance of parental involvement in the educational journey, fostering a supportive community that works together to ensure a positive and enriching experience for all students.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Important Forms (calendar)
- Music Development Plan (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Uniform Policy (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- Staffordshire Council Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Penkridge Middle School (67.2)
- Brewood CofE (C) Middle School (66.2)
- Brewood Middle CofE Academy (59.8)
- Broadacres CofE Middle School (37.5)
- Chetwynd Middle School (37.5)
Key details
- LA
- Staffordshire
- Age range
- 9 - 13
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- PENK VALLEY ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 500
- Pupils
- 500
- Boys
- 250
- Girls
- 250
- FSM %
- 17.00
- Open date
- 2018-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-06-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Staffordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 500 | 250 | 250 | 500 | 17.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 481 | 245 | 236 | 500 | 15.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 461 | 248 | 213 | 500 | 12.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 461 | 248 | 213 | 500 | 12.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 462 | 244 | 218 | 500 | 11.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 465 | 256 | 209 | 400 | 9.70 |
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