Open Other Primary Church of England Mixed

Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy

Penk Drive, Rugeley, WS15 2XY
Part of: FUTURE GENERATION TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy
Rugeley, WS15 2XY
477 Pupils
360 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
7.80% FSM %
239 Boys
238 Girls
About Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy

Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Rugeley, Staffordshire, in the West Midlands region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 477 pupils on roll. School capacity: 360. Current headteacher: Marie Smith.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Staffordshire
Region West Midlands
Administrative District Cannock Chase
Parliamentary Constituency Cannock Chase
Ward Etching Hill & the Heath
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor FUTURE GENERATION TRUST
Opened 01-10-2019
UKPRN 10084148
URN 147424
Data Last Updated 04-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Sarah Cotton-Diederich Chair of Local Governing Body 26/11/2020 26/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Neil Bateman Local Governor 08/01/2024 08/01/2028 Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Tim Bird Local Governor 30/06/2020 30/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Kate Cottrell Local Governor 23/03/2022 05/06/2025 Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Julie Gladdy Local Governor 01/03/2023 01/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Gemma Hall Local Governor 18/10/2021 18/10/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Jack Ray Local Governor 01/10/2020 01/10/2028 Elected by school staff
Mrs Kathy Smith Local Governor 30/04/2021 30/04/2025 Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Marie Smith Local Governor 01/01/2015 01/01/2050 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Kathy Smith Local Governor 30/04/2021 30/04/2029 Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Mike Sutherland Local Governor 01/12/2020 01/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr David Swann Local Governor 26/03/2025 26/03/2029 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
The John Bamford Primary School
0.23 km • Rugeley
Other
Forest Hills Primary School
0.58 km • Rugeley
Other
The Hart School
0.8 km • Rugeley
Other
Chancel Primary School
1.31 km • Rugeley
Other
Churchfield CofE Primary Academy
1.58 km • Rugeley
Other
JP Alternative Education
2 km • Rugeley
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Rugeley, Staffordshire.
Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy has 477 pupils, with a capacity of 360.
Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
Yes, Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy is Mrs Marie Smith.
Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy is at Penk Drive, Etching Hill, Rugeley, WS15 2XY, in the Staffordshire local authority, West Midlands.
Sixth form at Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Etching Hill CofE Primary Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Marie Smith
Penk Drive, Etching Hill, Rugeley, WS15 2XY
01889221864
www.etchinghill-rainbow.com
Location
WS15 2XY  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 147424
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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