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The Hart School Catchment Area

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

The Hart School is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Rugeley, Staffordshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1216 pupils, and a capacity of 1238 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,216

Pupils

1,238

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

The Hart School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, The Hart School 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.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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 →

The Hart School — School Information

Full address
Penkridge Bank Road, Rugeley, WS15 2UE
Local authority
Staffordshire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
27.6% of pupils
DfE URN
137100

Frequently Asked Questions — The Hart School

Is The Hart School oversubscribed?

The Hart School is operating close to its capacity of 1238 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for The Hart School?

Admission to The Hart 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 The Hart School cover?

The Hart School is a secondary school in Rugeley, Staffordshire, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for The Hart School?

The Hart School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.