Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School
Rugeley, WS15 1ED · Staffordshire · primary school
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134th of 217 primary schools in Staffordshire we can score, 310 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,298 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.9/10 among them, against 4.0/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.9 out of 10 among them, against 4.0 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 215 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the national median in reaching higher standards? What specific strategies are used to improve reading and writing outcomes? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in higher-standard attainment?
What Ofsted said about Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School
Overview
The report describes Hob Hill CE/Methodist (VC) Primary School as a place with a ‘big heart’ where pupils feel they belong to a ‘family’. Leaders and staff work together with a strong team spirit, ensuring strategic decisions are made in pupils’ best interests. Most pupils behave well, demonstrating positive attitudes and understanding their responsibility in creating a ‘calm and caring place’.
Strengths
- Pupils feel included and safe, understanding how to report concerns if they feel unsafe.
- The curriculum is well-designed for mixed-aged classes, with learning sequences extending over a two-year cycle.
- Staff use effective strategies, such as asking questions to identify misconceptions, to support pupil understanding.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported through accurate support plans and parental involvement.
- Children in the early years settle well, developing independence and emotional regulation.
Areas to improve
- The school should continue to develop the English curriculum so most pupils can read and write fluently by the end of key stage 1.
- Subject leaders need support to monitor their areas effectively, ensuring the school knows the impact of learning sequences.
- Staff require training to help pupils build on subject-specific knowledge and skills more effectively in some subjects.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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