The short version
Average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 368
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 23.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Head
- Mrs Andrea Sherratt (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
January 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Tutbury Road, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 0AJ
Town setting
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The Fountains High School
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The Fountains Primary School
Special school · 792m away
John of Rolleston Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Horninglow Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Scientia Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Eton Park Junior Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
William Shrewsbury Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Modwen's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Modwen's Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Modwen's Catholic Primary School?
St Modwen's Catholic Primary School currently has 368 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Modwen's Catholic Primary School take?
St Modwen's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Modwen's Catholic Primary School?
St Modwen's Catholic Primary School is in Burton-on-Trent, DE13 0AJ, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Modwen's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Modwen's Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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