The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 48% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (108% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
48%
-14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 453
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 23.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Laura Hands (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Mona Road, Burton-upon-Trent, DE13 0UF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHorninglow Primary School
Primary · 630m away
Grange School
Primary · 765m away
Samuel Allsopp Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.0km away
Eton Park Junior Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Outwoods Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Shobnall Primary & Nursery School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Modwen's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
The Fountains High School
Special school · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Scientia Academy's Ofsted rating?
Scientia Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Scientia Academy?
Scientia Academy currently has 453 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Scientia Academy take?
Scientia Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Scientia Academy?
Scientia Academy is in Burton-upon-Trent, DE13 0UF, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Scientia Academy have a sixth form?
No, Scientia Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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