The short version
Average SATs results. 81% capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- 10% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
2% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 73
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 9.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- JOHN TAYLOR MAT
- Head
- Mr Matthew Baxter (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Yoxall Road, Newborough, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 8SU
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Needwood CofE Primary School?
Needwood CofE Primary School currently has 73 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Needwood CofE Primary School take?
Needwood CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Needwood CofE Primary School?
Needwood CofE Primary School is in Burton-on-Trent, DE13 8SU, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Needwood CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Needwood CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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