The Rural Enterprise Academy
Free schoolsSecondaryAges 11–16Mixed
Rodbaston Drive, Penkridge, ST19 5PH
Principal · Mrs Annabel Stoddart
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Key facts
Pupils217Capacity 300
OfstedInadequateInspected 9 July 2024
TrustPenk Valley Academy Trust
Free school meals28.6%
Ofsted
Inadequate
Graded inspection on 9 July 2024.
- Quality of educationInadequate
- Behaviour and attitudesInadequate
- Personal developmentRequires improvement
- Leadership and managementInadequate
- SafeguardingNot effective
The school was placed in the category: Special measures.
Read the full Ofsted reportsOfsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Year 7 applications close 31 October 2026
For September 2027. Apply through Staffordshire council, not the school. National offer day is 1 March 2027.
How to apply in StaffordshireNearby schools for the same ages
- Wolgarston High School1.6 mi
- Penkridge Middle School1.9 mi
- Brewood Middle CofE Academy3.1 mi
- Cardinal Griffin Catholic College3.4 mi
- Chaselea Alternative Provision Academy3.6 mi