COMMUNITY SCHOOL · PRIMARY · MIXED
The John Bamford Primary School
Goodgraded 12/06/2024Ages 2–11293 pupilsDoes not apply
The John Bamford Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Rugeley, within the Staffordshire local authority. The school has around 293 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 12/06/2024, The John Bamford Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Rugeley can view The John Bamford Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance95.1%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence15.6%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher17.4England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS94%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals22.0%England avg 24.0%
English not first language3.0%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)0%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-4%England avg -7%
DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval
Nearby schools in Rugeley
All schools in Rugeley →Etching Hill CofE Primary AcademyGood · 0.1 miThe Hart SchoolGood · 0.4 miForest Hills Primary SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.4 miChancel Primary School0.8 miChurchfield CofE Primary AcademyGood · 0.9 miChase View Community Primary SchoolGood · 1.3 mi
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