The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 250
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Head
- Mr James Emery (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
January 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Gilmour Lane, Barton-Under-Needwood, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 8EU
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Thomas Russell Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Thomas Russell Junior School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Thomas Russell Junior School?
Thomas Russell Junior School currently has 250 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thomas Russell Junior School take?
Thomas Russell Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Thomas Russell Junior School?
Thomas Russell Junior School is in Burton-on-Trent, DE13 8EU, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thomas Russell Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Thomas Russell Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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