The Croft Primary School
Rugeley, WS15 4AZ · Staffordshire · primary school
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139th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 5.7/10 against 4,263 of them, against 6.0/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 76.0 · 80 | 40% | 3.19 |
| Ofsted | 8 | 35% | 0.30 |
| 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.
The Croft Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.0 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in June 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the Crafty Crofters club and participate in netball, football, dodge ball, and swimming. Arts and music provision includes violin, singing, and various creative activities. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 165 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the new inspection framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about The Croft Primary School
Overview
The Croft Primary School provides a nurturing environment where pupils feel safe, valued, and prepared for their next stage of education. While personal development is rated at a strong standard and most pupils achieve well, the report identifies that teaching quality and assessment consistency require attention to ensure all pupils reach their full potential.
Strengths
- Leaders have implemented a "clear and extensive personal development programme" that fosters independence, resilience, and respect for others.
- Attendance is "consistently above national averages," with robust procedures to support families and address absence quickly.
- The school maintains a "calm, orderly and inclusive environment" where bullying is rare and relationships are positive.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "well supported" through targeted adaptations and staff training.
- Parents and carers are "extremely positive" about the school and the support provided by staff.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure staff use checks of pupils' learning to effectively address misconceptions, particularly in spelling and grammar, as errors currently persist.
- Adults in the early years should further develop how they support and extend children’s play to maximise opportunities for speech and language development.
- The curriculum must be taught consistently well across all subjects and year groups, with high expectations ensuring all pupils achieve as well as they can.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where concerns are actively identified and managed to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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