The Rural Enterprise Academy
Secondary · Free schools · Ages 11–16 · Penkridge, Staffordshire
The Rural Enterprise Academy is a secondary school in Penkridge, Staffordshire for ages 11–16 (free schools). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Inadequate, from the inspection on 9 July 2024.
Key facts
- Address
- Rodbaston Drive, Penkridge, ST19 5PH
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Council
- Staffordshire
- Pupils on roll
- 217 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 28.6% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.3
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Inadequate Inspected 9 July 2024
Strengths
- “Pupils’ behaviour in lessons is generally calm and orderly.”
- “As a result, most pupils behave well in lessons and at social times.”
- “Teachers use a range of strategies to check pupils’ understanding.”
To improve
- “However, too many weaknesses in how the curriculum is organised and taught mean that pupils do not achieve well.”
- “Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) do not have their needs accurately identified and assessed.”
- “Some pupils are disengaged in lessons because lessons are not adapted to meet their needs.”
Safeguarding: Not effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 27 November 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 17% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 37.6 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Year 7 entry: 24 first-preference applications, 24 offers in total, 24 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
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Nearby secondary schools
Straight-line distance, in Staffordshire.
- Wolgarston High School 1.6 mi No Ofsted grade
- Cardinal Griffin Catholic College 3.4 mi No Ofsted grade
- Cannock Chase High School 4.0 mi School remains Good
- Cheslyn Hay Academy 4.2 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Staffordshire University Academy 4.2 mi Good Last distance published
- Great Wyrley Academy 4.8 mi Good Last distance published
- Kingsmead School 5.1 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Stafford Manor High School 5.8 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published