Free school · Staffordshire

The Rural Enterprise Academy

Secondary
Ages 11–16

Term dates

Free schools can set their own term dates. Many follow Staffordshire council's dates, shown below as a guide, but check with the school, especially for INSET days.

2026/27

2027/28

See Staffordshire's full dates

Admissions

Places for Year 7 are applied for through your home council, not the school.

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About and location

Type: Free school
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11–16
Pupils: 217 (capacity 300)
Gender: Mixed
Academy trust: PENK VALLEY ACADEMY TRUST
Admissions: Non-selective
Phone: 01785333360
Address: Rodbaston Drive, Penkridge, ST19 5PH
Website: ruralenterpriseacademy.com

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Report a correction.