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The Hart School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMiss Rachael Sandham

corporate_fareCREATIVE EDUCATION TRUST

location_onRugeley, WS15 2UE

language Visit Website phone 1889802440

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2018

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Students

1,265

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Attainment 8

46.5

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GCSE Rank

#18 in Staffordshire

#1,462 of 3,216 nationally

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The Hart School is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Rugeley, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

The Hart School is an academy sponsor led in Rugeley, Staffordshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of CREATIVE EDUCATION TRUST. The school has approximately 1,216 pupils on roll, of whom 28% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.5, placing the school #18 in Staffordshire and #1,462 of 3,216 nationally. 41.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 15.5% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 15 A-level subjects. 34.9% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 11.6% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.34 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2018. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 21.7:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 8 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 14.4 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

46.5

Grade 5+ E&M

41.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)15.5%

Entering EBacc9.40%

EBacc APS3.61

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.06

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc16.80%

EBacc APS3.46

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.21

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc15%

EBacc APS3.63

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.17

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc16%

EBacc APS3.72

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc16%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.09

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc24%

EBacc APS3.39

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.47

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc17%

EBacc APS3

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment9%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.34

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*3.9%

Achieving A*–A11.6%

Achieving A*–B34.9%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate88.0%

A-level subjects offered15

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.1

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate81.80%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate93.90%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate40.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

21 June 2023

Inspection Report

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01 October 2020

Inspection Report

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20 March 2018

Inspection Report

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23 April 2013

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2018-03-20

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2013-04-23

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

13.7%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

5.5%(67 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

4pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,216 pupils. During this period, there were 167 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 13.7%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,216	167	13.7%	7.3%	4
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,228	186	15.1%	7.8%	4
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,251	200	16.0%	7.4%	3
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,261	232	18.4%	7.1%	4
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,277	189	14.8%	8.2%	5
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,253	181	14.4%	6.6%	3
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,265	139	11.0%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,275	116	9.1%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,230	92	7.5%	4.7%	3
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,240	126	10.2%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,248	85	6.8%	4.4%	2
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,192	23	1.9%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,199	12	1.0%	1.0%	1
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,196	47	3.9%	3.9%	2
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,179	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,179	30	2.5%	3.2%	2
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,181	65	5.5%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,124	57	5.1%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,121	70	6.2%	3.8%	3
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,128	87	7.7%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,115	66	5.9%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,128	64	5.7%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,135	55	4.8%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,141	48	4.2%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,150	34	3.0%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,160	74	6.4%	3.1%	3

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Moderate Learning Difficulty 73 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 50 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 44 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 18 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 13 pupils

Visual Impairment 5 pupils

Hearing Impairment 3 pupils

Physical Disability 2 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

53.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

62.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

19.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree16%

agree28%

disagree28%

strongly disagree21%

don't know6%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree15%

agree32%

disagree33%

strongly disagree17%

don't know2%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree20%

agree22%

disagree21%

strongly disagree25%

don't know2%

not applicable9%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes32%

no68%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree24%

agree17%

disagree27%

strongly disagree29%

dont know3%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree25%

agree38%

disagree19%

strongly disagree10%

don't know9%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree20%

agree36%

disagree18%

strongly disagree20%

don't know7%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree20%

agree37%

disagree27%

strongly disagree16%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree25%

agree52%

disagree13%

strongly disagree3%

don't know7%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree25%

agree51%

disagree10%

strongly disagree3%

don't know11%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree19%

agree26%

disagree21%

strongly disagree22%

don't know13%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes48%

no52%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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