Applications are invited from students of all abilities including those with special needs and/or disabilities.

All students applying to the Academy will be required to take a verbal/non-verbal reasoning and reading tests.

If you would like to apply to the Rural Enterprise Academy please contact us on 01785 333360 or email enquiries@ruralenterpriseacademy.com to arrange a visit.   You can also read our full Admissions Policy

Applications to high school are now open on the Staffordshire County Council online system. You must apply for your place in Year 9 by Thursday 31st October. To apply please visit https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Education/Admissions-secondary/Apply/Overview.aspx

Students who graduate from the Rural Enterprise Academy can progress on to further vocational education programmes (either full time or part time) including those relevant to the rural enterprise and sustainability themes. Further progression to Higher Education is also available in a wide range of disciplines including land-based studies, business entrepreneurship, science, environmental sustainability, or more traditional degree routes.

Staffordshire County Council has more information relating to admissions on the Council website and specific information relating to the appeals process can also be found here.