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The Rural Enterprise Academy

Rodbaston Drive, Penkridge, ST19 5PH

A Inadequate-rated secondary school in Penkridge.

Free schools
Pupils
240
Ages
11-16
FSM
22.5%
Attainment 8
37.5
Ofsted
Inadequate
Jul 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
37.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
4.9%
Basics 9-5
16.7%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
3.06
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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About The Rural Enterprise Academy

The Rural Enterprise Academy is a secondary school in Penkridge, Staffordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Inadequate (2024 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 42 responses), 76% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 37.5. The school has around 240 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Rodbaston Drive, Penkridge, ST19 5PH | More schools in Staffordshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Rural Enterprise Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jul 2025 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
  2. Jul 2024 — Inadequate

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Rural Enterprise Academy

What is The Rural Enterprise Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Rural Enterprise Academy received a Inadequate rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What do parents say about The Rural Enterprise Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 42 responses): 76% of parents would recommend The Rural Enterprise Academy.
What are The Rural Enterprise Academy's latest exam results?
The Rural Enterprise Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 37.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Rural Enterprise Academy located?
The Rural Enterprise Academy is a secondary school in Penkridge, Staffordshire (ST19 5PH).
How many pupils attend The Rural Enterprise Academy?
The Rural Enterprise Academy has around 240 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Rural Enterprise Academy with other schools?
View The Rural Enterprise Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Staffordshire.