The Rural Enterprise Academy Catchment Area
The Rural Enterprise Academy is a free s secondary school in Penkridge, Staffordshire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 240 pupils, and a capacity of 300 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–16
Age range
240
Pupils
300
Capacity
80%
Fill rate
Inadequate
Ofsted 2024
The Rural Enterprise Academy Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at The Rural Enterprise Academy are allocated by Staffordshire using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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 Rural Enterprise Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Rodbaston Drive, Penkridge, ST19 5PH
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 22.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 138351
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Rural Enterprise Academy
Is The Rural Enterprise Academy oversubscribed? ▾
The Rural Enterprise Academy has a capacity of 300 places and currently has 240 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Staffordshire.
What is the admissions policy for The Rural Enterprise Academy? ▾
Admission to The Rural Enterprise 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 The Rural Enterprise Academy cover? ▾
The Rural Enterprise Academy is a secondary school in Penkridge, Staffordshire, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Rural Enterprise Academy? ▾
The Rural Enterprise Academy was rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.