The Rural Enterprise Academy

About The Rural Enterprise Academy

The Rural Enterprise Academy is a free school in Penkridge, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 240 pupils on roll. It is part of PENK VALLEY ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 July 2024) rated it Inadequate. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 36.3 (2025/26). 28.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Staffordshire →

School Type

Free schools

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

240 / 300 (80%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

9 July 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Rodbaston Drive, Penkridge, Staffordshire, ST19 5PH

Phone

01785333360

Principal

Annabel Stoddart

Website

www.ruralenterpriseacademy.com

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Rural Enterprise Academy?

The Rural Enterprise Academy is a free school in Penkridge, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does The Rural Enterprise Academy have?

The Rural Enterprise Academy has 240 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Rural Enterprise Academy's Ofsted rating?

The Rural Enterprise Academy was rated Inadequate at its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 July 2024).

How does The Rural Enterprise Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Rural Enterprise Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 36.3 in 2025/26.

Is The Rural Enterprise Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Rural Enterprise Academy is part of PENK VALLEY ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is The Rural Enterprise Academy?

The Rural Enterprise Academy is located at Rodbaston Drive, Penkridge, Staffordshire, ST19 5PH.