SchoolScoresScientia Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
Mona Road, Burton-upon-Trent, DE13 0UF
01283 248100 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 17 June 2015.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 21 May 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
99 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
| Statement | This school | Burton-upon-Trent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Burton-upon-Trent. Higher than 23% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 89% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 1st highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Burton-upon-Trent. Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 90% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Burton-upon-Trent. Higher than 22% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 83% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 49 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 35th highest of 98 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Staffordshire. Higher than 55% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 57% | – | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 80 parents who had raised a concern 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Burton-upon-Trent. Higher than 26% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 73% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 31 parents of children with SEND 24th highest of 28 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Staffordshire. Higher than 16% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 52% | – | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Burton-upon-Trent. Higher than 25% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83%said yes | 81% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 22%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Burton-upon-Trent figures pool parents at the Burton-upon-Trent schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
60 pupils in this year group.
48% — 15 points below the Staffordshire average, and 14 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 48% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 68% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 67% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 67% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Staffordshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 49 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 49 |
| Of those, offered a place | 49 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 85 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools in Burton-upon-Trent. Higher than 55% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 23.8% | 20.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools in Burton-upon-Trent. Higher than 47% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.9% | 2.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools in Burton-upon-Trent. Higher than 36% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.4% | 13.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools in Burton-upon-Trent. Higher than 86% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 41.9% | 9.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 3 state primary schools in Burton-upon-Trent. Lower than 14% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.7% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 3 state primary schools in Burton-upon-Trent. Lower than 15% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 19.6% | 10.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 2nd lowest of 3 state primary schools in Burton-upon-Trent. Lower than 16% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.9 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 2nd lowest of 3 state primary schools in Burton-upon-Trent. Lower than 31% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in Burton-upon-Trent. Higher than 77% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.0 | 21.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in Burton-upon-Trent. Higher than 62% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.4 | 11.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools in Burton-upon-Trent. Higher than 57% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 14.6% | 13.2%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Horninglow Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 34% met expected standard (KS2)
- Grange School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Samuel Allsopp Primary and Nursery School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lansdowne Infant Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2024
- Eton Park Junior Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 39% met expected standard (KS2)
- Burton Fields School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Outwoods Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Shobnall Primary and Nursery School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 97% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Modwen's Catholic Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Trinity CofE (C) Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), some aspects weaker 2025 · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Scientia Academy's Ofsted rating?
Scientia Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 17 June 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 21 May 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Scientia Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 48% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 14 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Scientia Academy?
83% of the 99 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Scientia Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Scientia Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 49 families put Scientia Academy as their first choice for 49 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 49 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 139602.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.