Forest Hills Primary School
42%
Capacity
88
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Forest Hills Primary School
Forest Hills Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Cannock Chase community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 88 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (42% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Forest Hills Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Powell (Headteacher), it falls under Staffordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 41% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12311th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 22nd out of 23 in Cannock Chase.
Forest Hills Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 11 applications for 6 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 6 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Forest Hills Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Swimming, Rounders, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Gardening, Eco Club, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 70.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cannock Chase, Forest Hills Primary School is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | School Road, Rugeley, Cannock Chase, WS15 2PD |
| Headteacher | Sarah Powell (Headteacher) |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 88 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 70.8% |
| School Capacity | 88 / 210 (42% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Oct 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (41%)
12311th of 13,686
Nationally
1268th of 1,378
In West Midlands
22nd of 23
In Cannock Chase
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
41%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
54%
'23/24
41%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed6
11
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
6 families put this school as their 1st choice (55% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
School Road, Rugeley
Cannock Chase, WS15 2PD
Journey to School
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