Ryecroft CofE Middle School
Academy converter middle deemed secondary school in Rocester (Staffordshire).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Ryecroft C.E. Middle School is a special and inspiring place to learn, and I am delighted to welcome you to our school website. As a Church of England Middle School, we take pride in our outstanding facilities, specialist teachers, and wonderful pupils.
We strive to know each child as an individual, fostering a nurturing and supportive environment where confidence and resilience can flourish. Our core values Trust, Humility, Inspiration, Perseverance, Care, and Community shape our ethos and guide everything we do.
We are committed to delivering high-quality teaching and learning, ensuring that every child reaches their full potential and experiences life in all its fullness. At Ryecroft, we are Loving and Learning Together every day. Our pupils are visible, valued, and respected. They know their voices are heard and that their opinions truly matter.
Ryecroft is proud to be part of the Innovate 2 Educate Partnership , a family of nine Staffordshire schools providing a seamless educational journey from ages 3 to 18. Each school retains its unique character while benefiting from the strength of collaboration across our partnership. You can learn more about our i2e family by clicking HERE.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
21 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Teaching & Learning
- History
- Mathematics
- Science
- Teaching and Learning
- Music
- Computing
- Modern Foreign Language
- Physical Education
- English
- PSHCE
- Religious Education
- English - Accelerated Reader
- Geography
- Art & Design
- House System
and 5 more
Key facts
- URN
- 145375
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Middle deemed secondary
- Ages
- 9 to 13
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Constituency
- Burton and Uttoxeter
- Setting
- Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2018
Governing body (8 current, 1 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Ashley Jones | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Richard Ingram | Local Governor | Appointed by academy members | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Alun Hughes | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Sian Pike | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Nicola Messer | Local Governor | Appointed by academy members | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Ashley Jones | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Jordan Lambert | Local Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2022 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Anniela Grattage | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2022 |
| Mrs Jessica Harding Former | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record