Henhurst Ridge Primary Academy

About Henhurst Ridge Primary Academy

Henhurst Ridge Primary Academy in East Staffordshire is a state primary for children aged 2 to 11, and it is currently a school in demand. With 322 pupils on roll against a capacity of 420, it is not yet full, but the oversubscription data for the 2025/26 intake tells a different story. The school offered 55 total places and received 86 applications, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.56. Of those 86 applications, 46 were first-preference choices, and all 46 received an offer. This suggests that while the school has some physical room to grow, its reception places are highly sought after by local families. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 21.3%, which is notably higher than the national primary average of around 23% and gives a clear picture of the socioeconomic mix of the intake. The school has no religious character and is led by headteacher Charlotte Hopkins.

Academically, Henhurst Ridge holds a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in January 2023, with every graded category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision — all judged Good. The inspection report is publicly available for those wanting more detail. On key stage 2 outcomes, the school’s average is not provided in the data, but the local authority average for Staffordshire primary schools is 65. This figure serves as a useful benchmark for parents comparing schools in the area. The school does not have a sixth form, as it is a primary-only setting. For context, across Staffordshire’s 308 primary schools, only 20 hold an Outstanding rating, so a Good rating places Henhurst Ridge in the solid majority of well-regarded local options. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is Shobnall Primary & Nursery School, 1.6 km away.

The school offers a broad range of facilities including a sports hall, art studios, music rooms, a sensory room, an outdoor playground, playing fields, and a library. Sports on offer include gymnastics, football, cricket, and cross country, while extracurricular clubs cover eco club, drama, and film club. For families with children who have additional needs, the school’s SEND provisions specifically support pupils with dyslexia, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication difficulties, and autistic spectrum disorder. The nursery provision means children can start at age 2, which is a practical advantage for working parents. Given its oversubscribed reception intake, families considering Henhurst Ridge should be prepared to apply as a first preference to maximise their chance of an offer. It is a good fit for families in East Staffordshire who want a well-regarded, inclusive primary with strong facilities and a clear focus on personal development.

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