2. The Rural Enterprise Academy
WELCOME
We invite you to experience all that The Rural Enterprise Academy
has to offer, including: a brand new campus, an exciting and
engaging curriculum and access to all of South Staffordshire
College’s Rodbaston campus facilities. Our aim is to educate,
nurture and inspire future rural entrepreneurs. Whether
our students want to work outdoors, look after our planet,
or help to feed the nation – we grow talent!
Sending my son
to the Academy was
the best decision
I have made. It
has increased his
self-confidence
enormously and the
support he receives
is second to none.
“
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WHAT OUR
PARENTS
SAY...
Year 12 Parent
3. Creating the
right working
conditions is key
to our students’
SUCCESSOur Academy is set within 180 hectares
of stunning rural Staffordshire and our
students have access to an impressive
range of exciting facilities including...
Your child’s safety and security is our priority.
We are an inclusive school, valuing and accepting
every student as an individual. We are dedicated to
developing our students’ self-esteem and confidence.
A popular zoo
with over
animals
1000
Equine Centre -
one of the
BESTin the uk
A working
FARM
International
School of
FLORISTRY
State-of-the-art
HORTICULTURE
FACILITIES
Fish Hatchery Sports Hall
Libraries
and excellent
IT facilities
Science
Laboratories
Costa
Coffee shop
did you
know?
4. YOUR AT A
GLANCE GUIDE TO
the rural
enterprise
academy
did you
know?
We are the first ever
dedicated land-based
FREE school in England!
Our rural location and facilities
means we can provide an
exceptional experience for
those with an interest in the
Land-based sector!
2012
sept
We opened our doors to
our first GCSE students in
September 2012 and now have
our own Sixth Form and
Year 9 provision too!
We are sponsored
by three businesses...
Students can use the transport
system run by our partner South
Staffordshire College - so we’re
easy to access!
Students have the opportunity
to celebrate their achievements
with their friends and family, at
a graduation ceremony at the
stunning Rodbaston Hall.
This beautiful 19th century
building is also located
on our campus!
100%of students would
recommend the
Academy to
their friends
100%of students say
they feel well
looked after
and are
well taught
5. We give our students the opportunity
to mix academic GCSEs with first-hand
experience in industries that link
directly with their goals!
QUALIFICATIONS
English Language // Mathematics // Science //
Business // Geography // English Literature //
French // IT // Agriculture // Equine
In addition, all students will undertake:
Citizenship // Health Education // Personal Fitness
ADDITIONAL
STUDIES
GCSEs and BTECs at The Rural Enterprise Academy
YR 9,10 & 11
did you
know?
We are now taking
on students to start
in Year 9! Contact
us to find out more
01785
333360
I am very happy at this
school. I love coming
here because it’s
such a friendly place.
It’s nice having extra
courses that you can’t
do at other schools.
“
“
WHAT OUR
STUDENTS
SAY...
6. Our Sixth Form students have access to
all of the Rodbaston Campus facilities,
including the zoo, equine yard, working
farm, libraries, coffee shop and free wifi!
A LEVEL OPTIONS
English Literature // Mathematics // Biology //
Chemistry // Physics // Psychology // Business Studies
Students will select between 3 and 4
A Levels, or alternatively choose to study
3 A Levels alongside a BTEC Level 3
Certificate/Subsidiary Diploma.
BTEC Level 3
options
Animal Management // Agriculture //
Horse Management
Other options may be available dependent on
individual pathways and sufficient demand.
did you
know?
A BTEC Level 3
Subsidiary Diploma
is the equivalent
to 1 A Level!
A Levels and BTECs at The Rural Enterprise Academy
SIXTH FORM
“Studying A Levels is
providing me with
outstanding qualifications;
this will assist me with my
goal of becoming a
chemical engineer!
Gurpreet Rodrigues
“
7. LIFE OUTSIDE
THE CLASSROOM
SOCIAL AND
EXTRA-CURRICULAR
ACTIVITIES
Our extra activities programme is designed to enhance our
student’s time at The Academy and broaden their life experiences.
horse riding
lessons
zoo
training/
ANIMAL CARE
‘Growyour
own’ and
horticulture
horse CARE
GAME BIRD
MANAGEMENT
Chargeable
did you
know?
All of these fantastic
activities (plus many
more) are available
on-site on our 180
hectare estate.
8. The Rural Enterprise Academy
Rodbaston, Penkridge, Staffordshire ST19 5PH
e. admissions@ruralenterpriseacademy.com
w. www.ruralenterpriseacademy.com
01785 333360
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