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The John Bamford Primary School

Crabtree Way, Rugeley, WS15 2PA
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The John Bamford Primary School
Rugeley, WS15 2PA
293 Pupils
343 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
22.50% FSM %
155 Boys
138 Girls
About The John Bamford Primary School

The John Bamford Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 2–11 based in Staffordshire, West Midlands. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 293 pupils on roll. School capacity: 343. Current headteacher: Louise Ferguson.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Staffordshire or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
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 Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10073888
URN 124171
Data Last Updated 19-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Kathleen Bryan Chair of Governors 10/09/2025 10/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Emily Austin Governor 26/02/2025 26/02/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Fiona Bracebridge Governor 13/10/2022 03/12/2025 Elected by school staff
Headteacher Louise Ferguson Governor 01/09/2011 01/10/2050 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Gemma Gittins Governor 22/04/2024 22/04/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Vikki Hough Governor 03/12/2025 03/12/2029 Elected by school staff
Mrs Kerry Jones Governor 15/01/2025 18/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Charlotte Killick Governor 20/10/2022 20/10/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Angela Munnelly Governor 26/02/2025 26/02/2029 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
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Frequently Asked Questions
The John Bamford Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Rugeley, Staffordshire.
The John Bamford Primary School has 293 pupils, with a capacity of 343.
The John Bamford Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The Headteacher at The John Bamford Primary School is Mrs Louise Ferguson.
The John Bamford Primary School is at Crabtree Way, Etching Hill, Rugeley, WS15 2PA, in the Staffordshire local authority, West Midlands.
Sixth form at The John Bamford Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
The John Bamford Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Louise Ferguson
Crabtree Way, Etching Hill, Rugeley, WS15 2PA
01889228689
www.johnbamford.staffs.sch.uk
Location
WS15 2PA  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 124171
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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