Darlings Lane, Gentleshaw, Rugeley, Staffordshire WS15 4LY
10 simple reasons to choose Gentleshaw Primary Academy
State primary school (sponsor-led academy) in Gentleshaw, Rugeley.
For pupils aged 5 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Gentleshaw Primary Academy
Schoolsmith Score®; 67.
One of the best state primary schools in Rugeley and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 3 miles.
On average, 24.8 pupils per class and 21.3 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 39% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects.
School has Academy status, with more freedom over its curriculum and teaching methods than other state schools. As a member of Future Generation Trust, a Multi Academy Trust of 4 schools, it also has access to more specialist teachers and resources than most state schools.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. The school offers a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
School offers PE and up to 10 seasonal sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2021.
Find another school near Gentleshaw Primary Academy
Independent Prep Schools
Lichfield Cathedral School, Middle & Junior Schools (2.8 miles); Chase Grammar Preparatory School (5.5 miles); Hydesville Tower Prep School (9.7 miles).
State Primary Schools
St Joseph and St Theresa Catholic Primary School, Burntwood (2.3 miles); Chancel Primary School (5.7 miles); Castlefort Junior Mixed and Infant School (6.5 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Lichfield Cathedral School (5 miles); Chase Grammar School (5.5 miles); Hydesville Tower School (9.7 miles).
State Senior Schools
Erasmus Darwin Academy (2.8 miles); Walsall Academy (8 miles); St Francis of Assisi Catholic Technology College (8.7 miles).