The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 97% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (103% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
97%
+35.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 216
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- JOHN TAYLOR MAT
- Head
- Mr David Adams (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Shobnall Road, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 2BB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGrange School
Primary · 1.2km away
Scientia Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Henhurst Ridge Primary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Samuel Allsopp Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.7km away
Anglesey Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Lift Anglesey
Primary · 1.8km away
Christ Church Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Horninglow Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Shobnall Primary & Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Shobnall Primary & Nursery School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Shobnall Primary & Nursery School?
Shobnall Primary & Nursery School currently has 216 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Shobnall Primary & Nursery School take?
Shobnall Primary & Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Shobnall Primary & Nursery School?
Shobnall Primary & Nursery School is in Burton-on-Trent, DE14 2BB, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Shobnall Primary & Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Shobnall Primary & Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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