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What is Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2023).

Where is Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy located?

Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy is located in Rugeley, Staffordshire, West Midlands, WS15 2XY.

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Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy serves students aged 3 to 11.

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Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy

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In terms of academic performance, Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy has 69% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 238 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 4.9%, 7% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 4.4%.

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OfstedGood · 2023KS2 expected69%Attendance95.6%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

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Solid54% data coverage

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Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 3–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Church of England
Size: 238 pupils
SEN support: 11% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Below par for its intake

Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy's KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) of 69% looks strong against the national average, but for its intake (0–8% of pupils eligible for free school meals) it sits in the lower half of comparable schools.

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Environment score: 73/100

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Air quality67/100

Transport access46/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy

At Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

86% met the expected standard in reading and 78% in maths.

Attendance at Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy

Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy has an overall absence rate of 4.4%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy

The teacher turnover rate at Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy is 4.9%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy

Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy has 238 pupils on roll.

7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

11% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy Ofsted Rating: Good

Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in December 2023 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy is next inspection expected around 2027.

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

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