The Croft Primary School

A good community school school in Staffordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Croft Primary School.

Rugeley, WS154AZ Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

54

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
54.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 64.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 4.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
17 May 2022
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Rugeley Road
Armitage
Rugeley, WS154AZ
Phone
1543490261
Website
croft.staffs.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
124054
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Rugeley Road, Armitage, Rugeley, WS15 4AZ
Website
www.croft.staffs.sch.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
186
Free School Meals
11.8% (22 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.7% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.2%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
11.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
11.4 (6.1 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 107.0
2023 103.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

The Croft Primary School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 103.0 105.0
2024 104.0 107.0

Overall Trend:

Improving trend (+1.5 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
23
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
186 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.5 per year)

Up 1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

caring courageous creative

The RE Curriculum at The Croft Primary School follows The Staffordshire Agreed Syllabus for religious Education.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Miss C Wetton emphasizes a family-centred, inclusive and nurturing environment with tradition and ambition to help pupils thrive and prepare them for life beyond school.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Crafty Crofters Club

Sports

Swimming Inter-school competitions Intra-school competitions

Curriculum Highlights

Mathematics follows National Curriculum with White Rose Small Steps; end-of-block assessments (PUMA tests) and problem solving across representations. Animaphonics phonics program with animal mascots and mnemonic actions. French taught from Reception to Year 6 using Language Angels. PSHE delivered via Entrust scheme with topics including Me and My Relationships, Me in the World, Me and Other People, Happy and Healthy Me; EYFS integration. Music education includes Rock-it tutoring, National London Performing Arts exam, and Sing and Shine with sign language; instrument lessons (violin, trumpet, flute, clarinet). Science taught weekly or in blocks; cross-curricular links; emphasis on working scientifically; home projects announced termly. Curriculum presented in theme-based topics with enrichment trips/visits to broaden learning. Online safety and safeguarding are integrated across the curriculum and staff receive regular training.

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Crafty Crofters runs from 7.30am - 6pm.

SEND Provision

Interventions such as nurture, ELSA, lego therapy, play therapy and dough therapy support the children along with our school ethos.

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