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Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School

Cannock Chase, WS15 1EDPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2024
KS2 Results
59%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
21 1st-choice / 23 places
Ranking
#8,157
of 13,686 nationally

About Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School

Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School sits in the middle of the pack academically when compared with other primary schools in Staffordshire. Its headline Key Stage 2 measure — the percentage of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths — stands at 59%, which is six percentage points below the local authority average of 65%. That places the school 135th out of 308 primaries in the county, a solidly mid-table position. In the more localised Cannock Chase ranking, it comes 12th out of 23 schools, putting it just inside the bottom half of its immediate borough. The picture is nuanced: while the combined expected standard figure lags behind the LA norm, individual subject scores tell a slightly different story. Maths and reading average scores both sit at 104, which is exactly in line with the national expectation, and the proportion of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading (17%) and writing (12%) is respectable. So the school is not underperforming dramatically, but it is not punching above its weight either.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England/Methodist
AddressArmitage Lane, Rugeley, Cannock Chase, WS15 1ED
HeadteacherBen Preston
Local AuthorityStaffordshire
Number of Pupils228
Free School Meals (FSM)14.0%
School Capacity228 / 315 (72% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

23 Jan 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 28 Feb 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
ICT SuiteLibraryGymnasiumArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

Cross CountryNetballCricketRoundersSwimming

Clubs & Activities

CodingChessBook ClubArt ClubChoirDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:30

Source: hobhill.staffs.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.