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Rugeley John Taylor Catchment Area

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

Rugeley John Taylor is a free s special school in Rugeley, Staffordshire , and a capacity of 1370 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby special schools below.

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Rugeley John Taylor Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Rugeley John Taylor?

Rugeley John Taylor is a special school in Rugeley, Staffordshire, and it does not use a standard catchment area. Staffordshire allocates places through each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) rather than home-to-school distance, so placement depends on assessed need rather than a geographic boundary.

Admission to Rugeley John Taylor follows a different process from mainstream schools. Staffordshire assesses each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) to determine appropriate placement. Catchment area does not apply in the same way as mainstream admissions.

For more information on how Staffordshire assesses EHCP placements and which schools are named, contact the council's SEND team directly. The council must publish its Local Offer explaining available provision.

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Rugeley John Taylor: School Information

Full address
Kingfisher Avenue, Rugeley, WS15 1FY
Local authority
Staffordshire
School type
Free schools
Phase of education
Special
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
151701

Nearest special schools by distance

These are the special schools closest to Rugeley John Taylor by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Rugeley John Taylor

What is the catchment area for Rugeley John Taylor?

Rugeley John Taylor is a special school in Rugeley, Staffordshire, and it does not use a standard catchment area. Staffordshire allocates places through each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) rather than home-to-school distance, so placement depends on assessed need rather than a geographic boundary.

Is Rugeley John Taylor oversubscribed?

Rugeley John Taylor has a capacity of 1370 places. For the most up-to-date data, check with Staffordshire.

What is the admissions policy for Rugeley John Taylor?

Admission to Rugeley John Taylor 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.

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