The Rural Enterprise Academy
Free schools
Penkridge, ST19 5PH
Ofsted
Inadequate
Our ranking
Bottom 7% in England
7 of 7 in South Staffordshire
Pupils
217
First preferences per place
1.00
2026/27
Absence
10.1%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 34.1 | 37.7 | 37.6 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 19% | 26% | 17% | |
| Average English grade | 3.5 | 4.2 | 4.1 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.2 | 3.5 | 3.4 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 28% | 34% | 29% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.42 | -0.21 | — |
44% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Wolgarston High School · 1.6 mi · Report card · Top 32% in England
- Cardinal Griffin Catholic College · 3.4 mi · No rating · Bottom 31% in England
- Cannock Chase High School · 4.0 mi · No rating · Bottom 34% in England
- Cheslyn Hay Academy · 4.2 mi · Report card · Bottom 47% in England
- Staffordshire University Academy · 4.2 mi · Good · Bottom 3% in England
- Great Wyrley Academy · 4.8 mi · Good · Bottom 13% in England
The neighbourhood
The Rural Enterprise Academy is in Penkridge & Acton Trussell (typical home £325,000, crime average).
What is The Rural Enterprise Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Rural Enterprise Academy is rated Inadequate by Ofsted.
How does The Rural Enterprise Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Rural Enterprise Academy is in the bottom 7% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.