The Hart School

A good academy sponsor led school in Staffordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Hart School.

Rugeley, WS152UE Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
53.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.06
English & Maths grade 4+ %
55.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 61.5%
Continue in education or training
40.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 47.0%
Sustained employment
80.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 41.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
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
20 March 2018
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
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
Penkridge Bank Road
Rugeley, WS152UE
Phone
1889802440
Website
hartschool.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137100
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Penkridge Bank Road, Rugeley, WS15 2UE
Website
http://www.hartschool.org.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
CREATIVE EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
1,238 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,261
Free School Meals
27.7% (349 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.4% (30 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
29.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
47.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
41.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
4.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
6.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
45%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
49 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
4.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
79 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
158
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,261 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Biology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(10 students)
Law (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(9 students)
English Literature (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(6 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(17 students)
History (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(9 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"WE CAN - WE WILL - WE DO"

Happy Ambitious Resilient Tolerant

Head Teacher's Message

Principal Ms Rachael Sandham highlights the vision 'WE CAN, WE WILL, WE DO', high expectations, inclusive education, and strong partnerships with parents to provide a broad, engaging curriculum and supportive environment.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

Admissions Criteria

Year 7 admissions are managed by Staffordshire County Council under local authority arrangements. The Hart School serves a catchment area including Little Haywood, Colton, Colwich, Handsacre, Armitage and Hill Ridware, with a planned admission number of 220. Admissions can be oversubscribed in some year groups; places are usually offered to students within the catchment area. Open mornings and evenings are held for prospective families; in-year admissions may be possible but are not guaranteed. Sixth Form admissions depend on references, an interview and meeting the school's admissions criteria; for Sixth Form information please contact the Head of Sixth Form.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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