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Rugeley School Catchment Area

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

Rugeley School is an other independent special not applicable school in Rugeley, Staffordshire , serving pupils aged 5-19, with 67 pupils, and a capacity of 88 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

5-19

Age range

67

Pupils

88

Capacity

76%

Fill rate

Rugeley School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Rugeley School?

The catchment area for Rugeley School is the geographic zone Staffordshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Staffordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Rugeley School is set by Staffordshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

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 →

Rugeley School: 88 places, 76% filled: places available

Rugeley School has a published admission number of 88 places. 67 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 76%. At 76% full, the school currently has headroom below its 88 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Staffordshire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Staffordshire Council school admissions (official) →

Rugeley School: School Information

Full address
Blithbury Road, Blithbury, Rugeley, WS15 3JQ
Local authority
Staffordshire
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
5-19 years
DfE URN
132735

Other Not applicable Schools in Rugeley

If Rugeley School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Rugeley are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Rugeley School 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 School

What is the catchment area for Rugeley School?

The catchment area for Rugeley School is the geographic zone Staffordshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Staffordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Rugeley School oversubscribed?

Rugeley School has a capacity of 88 places and currently has 67 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Staffordshire.

What is the admissions policy for Rugeley School?

Admission to Rugeley School 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 Rugeley School cover?

Rugeley School is a not applicable school in Rugeley, Staffordshire, serving pupils aged 5-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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