Richard Wakefield CofE Primary Academy is a primary school in Burton-on-Trent, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.
Richard Wakefield CofE Primary Academy currently has around 259 pupils on roll, which is about 86% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.6% boys and 51.4% girls. Around 13.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 13.4%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (90.3%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Burton Street, Burton-on-Trent, DE13 9NR |
| Website: | www.richardwakefieldprimary.com |
| Telephone: | 01283247535 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Staffordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Joanne Lowe |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 145459 |
Ofsted inspection date: 17/01/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 300 |
| Number of Pupils: | 259 |
| Number of Boys: | 126 |
| Number of Girls: | 133 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 13.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 90.30% | 234 |
| Other White | 2.30% | 6 |
| White and Asian | 1.50% | 4 |
| Indian | 1.50% | 4 |
| Other Mixed | 1.20% | 3 |
| Other Asian | 0.80% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.40% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.40% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.40% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.40% | 1 |
| African | 0.40% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.40% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Wakefield CofE Primary Academy Burton Street , Tutbury DE13 9NR | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Wakefield CofE (VC) Primary School Burton Street , Tutbury DE13 9NR | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heath Fields Primary School Field Avenue , Hatton DE65 5EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,463 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John of Rolleston Primary School Chapel Lane , Rolleston-on-Dove DE13 9AG | 3out of 4 | 2,920 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John of Rolleston Primary School Chapel Lane , Rolleston-on-Dove DE13 9AG | - not rated | 2,920 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellbrook School Station Road , Hatton DE65 5EH | - not rated | 1,664 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.