SchoolScoresShobnall Primary and Nursery School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of JOHN TAYLOR MAT
Shobnall Road, Burton-on-Trent, DE14 2BB
01283 247410 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 6 December 2023.
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 | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
40 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Burton-on-Trent comparisons use the 15 of its 32 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 17 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Burton-on-Trent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 4th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Burton-on-Trent. Higher than 70% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 93% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 4th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Burton-on-Trent. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 3rd highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Burton-on-Trent. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 11 parents whose child had been bullied 6th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Burton-on-Trent. Higher than 26% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 45% | 50% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 26 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Burton-on-Trent. Higher than 65% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 80% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 3rd highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Burton-on-Trent. Higher than 67% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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-on-Trent figures pool parents at the Burton-on-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
32 pupils in this year group.
97% — 34 points above the Staffordshire average, and 35 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 97% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 13% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 100% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 97% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 97% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 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 2 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 58 |
| Of those, offered a place | 30 (52%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 101 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.7 · 2025: 1.9 · 2026: 1.9
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 16th highest of 32 state primary schools in Burton-on-Trent. Higher than 46% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.9% | 20.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 7th highest of 32 state primary schools in Burton-on-Trent. Higher than 63% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.7% | 2.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 25th highest of 32 state primary schools in Burton-on-Trent. Higher than 13% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.8% | 13.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 16th highest of 32 state primary schools in Burton-on-Trent. Higher than 56% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.5% | 9.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 12th lowest of 31 state primary schools in Burton-on-Trent. Lower than 74% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.2% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 13th lowest of 31 state primary schools in Burton-on-Trent. Lower than 68% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.8% | 10.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 32 state primary schools in Burton-on-Trent. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 32 state primary schools in Burton-on-Trent. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 27th highest of 32 state primary schools in Burton-on-Trent. Higher than 21% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 17.7 | 21.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 21st highest of 32 state primary schools in Burton-on-Trent. Higher than 58% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.2 | 11.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 20th highest of 28 state primary schools in Burton-on-Trent. Higher than 34% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 8.5% | 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
- Grange School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Scientia Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2025 · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Henhurst Ridge Primary Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Samuel Allsopp Primary and Nursery School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lift Anglesey 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 87% met expected standard (KS2)
- Christ Church Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Horninglow Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 34% met expected standard (KS2)
- Branston Locks Primary and Nursery School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No graded inspection
- Lansdowne Infant Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2024
- The Mosley Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Shobnall Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Shobnall Primary and Nursery School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 6 December 2023.
How did Shobnall Primary and Nursery School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 97% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 35 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Shobnall Primary and Nursery School?
95% of the 40 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Shobnall Primary and Nursery School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Shobnall Primary and Nursery School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 58 families put Shobnall Primary and Nursery School as their first choice for 30 places: about 2 first-choice applications for every place. 30 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 145794.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.