Churchfield CofE Primary Academy, Rugeley

From the headteacher's welcome: "Walking together in the light of the Lord, we aim to create a supportive and safe environment where we encourage each other to be the best we can be. At Churchfield we learn to take pride in our successes and aspire to make a positive difference for ourselves, the local community, and the wider world."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, gymnastics, drama, choir and gardening.

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care.

In 2025, 69% of Year 6 pupils at Churchfield CofE Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 63% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 77% in Staffordshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 71% in reading and 67% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 19 families put Churchfield CofE Primary Academy as their first choice and 31 named it as one of their preferences, for 19 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Churchfield CofE Primary Academy are St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (0.3 miles); Chancel Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 88% reading, 81% maths); Chase View Community Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 69% reading, 55% maths); and Redbrook Hayes Community Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 63% reading, 59% maths).

Churchfield CofE Primary Academy's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.

Churchfield CofE Primary Academy is one of 19 schools run by St Chad's Academies Trust, an academy trust.

36.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 9.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (76%), Mixed (6%) and Black (5%).

The nearest railway station is Rugeley Town Rail Station, about 220 metres away (roughly a 3-minute walk).

12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Churchfield Primary Academy (adjacent), 30 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 167 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Staffordshire (86), as is usual near a town centre.

Churchfield CofE Primary Academy recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Churchfield CofE Primary Academy are The Hart School (0.6 miles) and Rugeley John Taylor (1.1 miles).