Gentleshaw Primary Academy Catchment Area
Gentleshaw Primary Academy is a academy sponsor led primary school in Rugeley, Staffordshire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 206 pupils, and a capacity of 140 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
206
Pupils
140
Capacity
147%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2021
Gentleshaw Primary Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Gentleshaw Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Staffordshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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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.
Find Staffordshire catchment area documents →Gentleshaw Primary Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Darlings Lane, Gentleshaw, Rugeley, WS15 4LY
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 5.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 144604
Other Primary Schools in Rugeley
If Gentleshaw Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Rugeley are the next closest alternatives.
The Croft Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WS15 4AZ
Hayes Meadow Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WS15 4EU
Chancel Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WS15 2EW
The John Bamford Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WS15 2PA
Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · WS15 1ED
Chase View Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WS15 1NE
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Frequently Asked Questions — Gentleshaw Primary Academy
Is Gentleshaw Primary Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Gentleshaw Primary Academy currently has 206 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 140 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Gentleshaw Primary Academy? ▾
Admission to Gentleshaw Primary Academy is managed by Staffordshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Gentleshaw Primary Academy cover? ▾
Gentleshaw 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 Gentleshaw Primary Academy? ▾
Gentleshaw Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.