How many pupils attend Rugeley John Taylor?

Rugeley John Taylor has 147 pupils on roll.

Where is Rugeley John Taylor located?

Rugeley John Taylor is located in Rugeley, WS15 1FY, Staffordshire.

How do I apply to Rugeley John Taylor?

Rugeley John Taylor 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 dates are 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places.

How close do you need to live to get into Rugeley John Taylor?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Rugeley John Taylor was 2.027 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Reception places decided at Rugeley John Taylor?

When Rugeley John Taylor has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in care / previously in care — Children in care and children who ceased to be in care because they were adopted (or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order), including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Sibling at the school — Children who have a sibling living at the same permanent home address, attending Rugeley John Taylor School at the time of application and who are still attending at the time the child will be joining the school; 3. Distance — Other children arranged in order of priority according to how near their home addresses are to the main gate of the school, determined by a straight-line measurement. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If in categories 1-3 above a tie-break is necessary to determine which child is admitted, the child living closest to the school will be given priority for admission. Distance is measured from the child's home to the front gates of the school in a straight line, using the Local Authority's Geographical Information System (Ordnance Survey data, LLPG address points). Random allocation undertaken by the local authority will be used as a tie-break in categories 1-3 above if the distance between a child's home and the school is equidistant in any two or more cases.

What is the largest ethnic background at Rugeley John Taylor?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 92.5% of pupils at Rugeley John Taylor are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at Rugeley John Taylor

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children in care / previously in care — Children in care and children who ceased to be in care because they were adopted (or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order), including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Sibling at the school — Children who have a sibling living at the same permanent home address, attending Rugeley John Taylor School at the time of application and who are still attending at the time the child will be joining the school.
3Distance — Other children arranged in order of priority according to how near their home addresses are to the main gate of the school, determined by a straight-line measurement.

If two applications tie: If in categories 1-3 above a tie-break is necessary to determine which child is admitted, the child living closest to the school will be given priority for admission. Distance is measured from the child's home to the front gates of the school in a straight line, using the Local Authority's Geographical Information System (Ordnance Survey data, LLPG address points). Random allocation undertaken by the local authority will be used as a tie-break in categories 1-3 above if the distance between a child's home and the school is equidistant in any two or more cases.

Children with an EHCP naming the school are admitted first (stated ahead of the numbered list, not itself a numbered criterion). Attending the Rugeley John Taylor nursery does not automatically guarantee a place in Reception; applicants must still follow the normal Staffordshire LA application process. Deferred/part-time entry to Reception is available up to compulsory school age (cannot be deferred beyond the start of the final term of the offered school year). Rugeley John Taylor is a new school (part of John Taylor Multi-Academy Trust) open to children of all abilities and aptitudes.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Rugeley John Taylor: key facts

How many pupils attend Rugeley John Taylor?: Rugeley John Taylor has 147 pupils on roll.
Where is Rugeley John Taylor located?: Rugeley John Taylor is located in Rugeley, WS15 1FY, Staffordshire.
How do I apply to Rugeley John Taylor?: Rugeley John Taylor 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 dates are 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places.
How close do you need to live to get into Rugeley John Taylor?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Rugeley John Taylor was 2.027 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Rugeley John Taylor?: When Rugeley John Taylor has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in care / previously in care — Children in care and children who ceased to be in care because they were adopted (or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order), including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Sibling at the school — Children who have a sibling living at the same permanent home address, attending Rugeley John Taylor School at the time of application and who are still attending at the time the child will be joining the school; 3. Distance — Other children arranged in order of priority according to how near their home addresses are to the main gate of the school, determined by a straight-line measurement. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If in categories 1-3 above a tie-break is necessary to determine which child is admitted, the child living closest to the school will be given priority for admission. Distance is measured from the child's home to the front gates of the school in a straight line, using the Local Authority's Geographical Information System (Ordnance Survey data, LLPG address points). Random allocation undertaken by the local authority will be used as a tie-break in categories 1-3 above if the distance between a child's home and the school is equidistant in any two or more cases.
What is the largest ethnic background at Rugeley John Taylor?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 92.5% of pupils at Rugeley John Taylor are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How close did you need to live?

2.027miles

Last distance offered at Rugeley John Taylor, year by year →

How places are decided at Rugeley John Taylor

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children in care / previously in care — Children in care and children who ceased to be in care because they were adopted (or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order), including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Sibling at the school — Children who have a sibling living at the same permanent home address, attending Rugeley John Taylor School at the time of application and who are still attending at the time the child will be joining the school.
3Distance — Other children arranged in order of priority according to how near their home addresses are to the main gate of the school, determined by a straight-line measurement.

Rugeley John Taylor: key facts

How many pupils attend Rugeley John Taylor?: Rugeley John Taylor has 147 pupils on roll.
Where is Rugeley John Taylor located?: Rugeley John Taylor is located in Rugeley, WS15 1FY, Staffordshire.
How do I apply to Rugeley John Taylor?: Rugeley John Taylor 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 dates are 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places.
How close do you need to live to get into Rugeley John Taylor?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Rugeley John Taylor was 2.027 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Rugeley John Taylor?: When Rugeley John Taylor has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in care / previously in care — Children in care and children who ceased to be in care because they were adopted (or became subject to a child arrangements order or special guardianship order), including those children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Sibling at the school — Children who have a sibling living at the same permanent home address, attending Rugeley John Taylor School at the time of application and who are still attending at the time the child will be joining the school; 3. Distance — Other children arranged in order of priority according to how near their home addresses are to the main gate of the school, determined by a straight-line measurement. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If in categories 1-3 above a tie-break is necessary to determine which child is admitted, the child living closest to the school will be given priority for admission. Distance is measured from the child's home to the front gates of the school in a straight line, using the Local Authority's Geographical Information System (Ordnance Survey data, LLPG address points). Random allocation undertaken by the local authority will be used as a tie-break in categories 1-3 above if the distance between a child's home and the school is equidistant in any two or more cases.
What is the largest ethnic background at Rugeley John Taylor?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 92.5% of pupils at Rugeley John Taylor are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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