SchoolScoresThomas Russell Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Gilmour Lane, Barton-Under-Needwood, Burton-on-Trent, DE13 8EU
01283 247505 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 15 January 2019.
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 27 November 2024: 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
98 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
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 9th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Burton-on-Trent. Higher than 27% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 8th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Burton-on-Trent. Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 7th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Burton-on-Trent. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 33 parents whose child had been bullied 8th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Burton-on-Trent. Higher than 16% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 39% | 50% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 74 parents who had raised a concern 7th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Burton-on-Trent. Higher than 42% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 80% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 19 parents of children with SEND 1st highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Burton-on-Trent. Higher than 39% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | 59% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 5th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Burton-on-Trent. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 39%). 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
64 pupils in this year group.
78% — 15 points above the Staffordshire average, and 16 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 78% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 94% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 83% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 84% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 27th highest of 32 state primary schools in Burton-on-Trent. Higher than 5% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.6% | 20.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 8th highest of 32 state primary schools in Burton-on-Trent. Higher than 45% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.8% | 2.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 14th highest of 32 state primary schools in Burton-on-Trent. Higher than 33% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.0% | 13.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 27th highest of 32 state primary schools in Burton-on-Trent. Higher than 28% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 9.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 4th lowest of 31 state primary schools in Burton-on-Trent. Lower than 98% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.0% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 31 state primary schools in Burton-on-Trent. Lower than 97% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.1% | 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 3rd highest of 32 state primary schools in Burton-on-Trent. Higher than 85% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.9 | 21.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 4th highest of 32 state primary schools in Burton-on-Trent. Higher than 94% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 14.6 | 11.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 13th highest of 28 state primary schools in Burton-on-Trent. Higher than 50% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 12.3% | 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
- Thomas Russell Infants School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Walton On Trent CofE Primary and Nursery School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 42% met expected standard (KS2)
- All Saints CofE Primary and Nursery School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2022, before conversion) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rykneld Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Branston Locks Primary and Nursery School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: No graded inspection
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Thomas Russell Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Thomas Russell Junior School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 15 January 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 27 November 2024, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Thomas Russell Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 16 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Thomas Russell Junior School?
94% of the 98 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Thomas Russell Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 124150.
- 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.