Is Ryecroft CofE Middle School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 15 September 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 34th of 70 secondary schools in Staffordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Ryecroft CofE Middle School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 60% of pupils at Ryecroft CofE Middle School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Ryecroft CofE Middle School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Ryecroft CofE Middle School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Ryecroft CofE Middle School

Ashbourne Road, Rocester, ST14 5PB

Local ranking34th of 70 secondary schools in Staffordshire

Ofsted: Good

Middle deemed secondary

Phase

240

Capacity

9-13

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 15 September 2022.

Year:

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 199
Boys: 108 (54%)
Girls: 93 (46%)
Capacity: 240 (84% full)
SEND: 21.6%
FSM Eligible: 15.6%
EAL: 6.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.5%
SEN Support: 17.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 10.7
Budget per Pupil: £6,427/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 11.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Middle deemed secondary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 90.8%
White Other: 3.1%
Mixed Other: 1.5%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.0%
Asian Other: 1.0%
Other: 1.0%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.5%
Asian Indian: 0.5%

90.8%

White British

3.1%

White Other

1.5%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01889590394

office@ryecroft.staffs.sch.uk

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Ashbourne Road

Rocester, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 145375
UKPRN: 10066400
Establishment No.: 4511
Trust: INNOVATE2EDUCATE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

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