The Richard Clarke First School
URN: 148506 • Rugeley WS15 3BT
Overview
- Name
- The Richard Clarke First School
- URN
- 148506
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- INNOVATE2EDUCATE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kay Hanson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01283840206
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Schoolhouse Lane, Rugeley WS15 3BT
Summary
The Richard Clarke First School, located in Rugeley, Staffordshire, is a mixed primary academy catering to children aged 4 to 9 years. With a current enrolment of 109 pupils and a capacity of 150, the school prides itself on maintaining small class sizes, which supports personalised learning and individual attention. The school is part of the Innovate 2 Educate Partnership, focusing on innovative teaching methods to enhance educational outcomes.
The school offers a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to be polite, confident, and collaborative learners. The dedicated staff aim to meet the individual needs of each child, fostering a secure and happy atmosphere conducive to learning. Additionally, Richard Clarke First School features Clarke’s Club, providing wrap-around care, and an onsite private nursery for pre-school children.
As a feeder school for Oldfields Hall Middle School and Thomas Alleyne’s High School, Richard Clarke First School plays a vital role in the local educational community. Parents are encouraged to visit the school to experience its ethos and values firsthand.
The school offers a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to be polite, confident, and collaborative learners. The dedicated staff aim to meet the individual needs of each child, fostering a secure and happy atmosphere conducive to learning. Additionally, Richard Clarke First School features Clarke’s Club, providing wrap-around care, and an onsite private nursery for pre-school children.
As a feeder school for Oldfields Hall Middle School and Thomas Alleyne’s High School, Richard Clarke First School plays a vital role in the local educational community. Parents are encouraged to visit the school to experience its ethos and values firsthand.
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- Attendance & Absence (sen)
- SEND & Equality (sen)
- What’s on….. (calendar)
- Vacancies (calendar)
- Open Events for Prospective New Families (calendar)
- Where are they now? (calendar)
- Cookie Policy (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies & Procedures (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Staffordshire
- Age range
- 4 - 9
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- INNOVATE2EDUCATE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED
- Capacity
- 150
- Pupils
- 109
- Boys
- 56
- Girls
- 53
- FSM %
- 0.90
- Open date
- 2021-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-05-02
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Staffordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 109 | 56 | 53 | 150 | 0.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 103 | 55 | 48 | 150 | 0.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 126 | 69 | 57 | 150 | 4.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 126 | 69 | 57 | 150 | 4.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 150 |
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