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Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy is a academy converter primary school in Rugeley, Staffordshire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 477 pupils, and a capacity of 360 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3–11

Age range

477

Pupils

360

Capacity

133%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy is managed by Staffordshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 477 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 360 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Staffordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy — School Information

Full address
Penk Drive, Etching Hill, Rugeley, WS15 2XY
Local authority
Staffordshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
7.8% of pupils
DfE URN
147424

Other Primary Schools in Rugeley

If Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Rugeley are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy

Is Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Yes — Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy currently has 477 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 360 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy?

Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Staffordshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy cover?

Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy is a primary school in Rugeley, Staffordshire, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy?

Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.