The Richard Clarke First School
73%
Capacity
109
Pupils
1.1x
Demand
About The Richard Clarke First School
The Richard Clarke First School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the East Staffordshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 9. The school has 109 pupils on roll, operating at 73% capacity.
Ofsted has rated The Richard Clarke First School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kay Hanson, it falls under Staffordshire local authority.
The Richard Clarke First School is a popular choice with families — it received 30 applications for 26 places, making it 1.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 24 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), 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 The Richard Clarke First School include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Football, Cricket, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Science Club, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 0.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in East Staffordshire, The Richard Clarke First 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 | 4 to 9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Schoolhouse Lane, Rugeley, East Staffordshire, WS15 3BT |
| Headteacher | Kay Hanson |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 109 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 0.9% |
| School Capacity | 109 / 150 (73% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (2 May 2024): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
Source: Ofsted, 8 Mar 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed26
30
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
24 families put this school as their 1st choice (80% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Schoolhouse Lane, Rugeley
East Staffordshire, WS15 3BT
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