Thomas Russell Junior School
Primary · Community school · Ages 7–11 · Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire
Thomas Russell Junior School is a primary school in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire for ages 7–11 (community school). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Standards maintained, from the inspection on 27 November 2024.
Key facts
- Address
- Gilmour Lane, Barton-Under-Needwood, Burton-on-Trent, DE13 8EU
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Staffordshire
- Pupils on roll
- 252 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 3.2% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.9
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Standards maintained Inspected 27 November 2024
Strengths
- “Pupils achieve very well at this high performing school.”
- “It is a warm and nurturing place to be.”
- “The school does all it can to make sure pupils feel happy and cared for.”
To improve
- “Some pupils need a little extra support to help them feel ready to face the day.”
- “However, in a small number of subjects, this effective approach to assessment is not as well established.”
- “This means the gaps pupils might have in learning are not as easily identified and subsequently addressed.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 13 January 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 78% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Staffordshire.
- Thomas Russell Infants School 0.2 mi Good
- All Saints Church of England Primary and Nursery School 2.4 mi No Ofsted grade
- Rykneld Primary School 2.7 mi School remains Good
- Branston Locks Primary and Nursery School 2.8 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- All Saints CofE (C) Primary School 3.1 mi Good Last distance published
- Yoxall St Peter's CofE Primary School 3.3 mi Standards maintained
- St Stephen's Primary School 3.6 mi School remains Good
- Henhurst Ridge Primary Academy 3.7 mi Good Last distance published