Henry Chadwick Primary School

How places are decided at Henry Chadwick Primary School

Henry Chadwick Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Henry Chadwick Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Henry Chadwick Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in April 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Henry Chadwick Primary School?

Henry Chadwick Primary School has 104 pupils on roll.

What ages does Henry Chadwick Primary School take?

Henry Chadwick Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Henry Chadwick Primary School located?

Henry Chadwick Primary School is located in Rugeley, WS15 3QN, Staffordshire.

How do I apply to Henry Chadwick Primary School?

Henry Chadwick Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How are Reception places decided at Henry Chadwick Primary School?

When Henry Chadwick Primary School has more applications than places for 2025-26, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children — Looked After Children or children who ceased to be in care because they were adopted or became subject to a Child Arrangements Orders or special guardianship order; 2. Medical, SEN or exceptional circumstances — Children who satisfy the following Test: The child is distinguished from the great majority of other applicants either on their own individual medical grounds, special educational needs or by other exceptional circumstances. Medical or Special Educational Needs grounds must be supported by a medical report (obtained by the applicant and provided at the point of application). This report must clearly justify, for health or special educational reasons, why it is better for the child's health and will better meet the special educational needs of the child to attend the preferred maintained nursery rather than any other nursery. In accordance with legislation, children who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) that names a particular nursery setting must be admitted to that nursery. Exceptional circumstances must relate to the choice of nursery and the individual child and any hardship which might be experienced i.e. the circumstances of the child, not the specific economic or social circumstances of the parent/carer. In addition, it must be supported by a professional report (obtained by the applicant and provided at the point of application), e.g. social worker, justifying why it is better for the child to attend the preferred maintained nursery rather than any other nursery; 3. Catchment area — Children living within the defined catchment or cluster of the school, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 8 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If the nursery is oversubscribed within any of the above categories preference will be given to children who live within the designated catchment area and closest to the school based on a straight-line measurement from school to the entrance of the property.

What is the largest ethnic background at Henry Chadwick Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 89.4% of pupils at Henry Chadwick Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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