Shobnall Primary & Nursery School, based in Burton-on-Trent, provides primary education, 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 does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Shobnall Primary & Nursery School currently has around 216 pupils on roll, which is about 103% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.4% boys and 48.6% girls. Around 18.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 5.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 13.8%.

The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 44.4%. pakistani pupils make up about 29.2%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Shobnall Road, Burton-on-Trent, DE14 2BB
Website: www.shobnallprimaryschool.co.uk/
Telephone: 01283247410
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Staffordshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mr David Adams
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 145794

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 06/12/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 210
Number of Pupils: 216
Number of Boys: 111
Number of Girls: 105

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 13.8% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British44.40%96
Pakistani29.20%63
Other Asian6.00%13
White and Black Caribbean3.70%8
Other White3.20%7
White and Asian3.20%7
African2.30%5
Caribbean1.90%4
Indian1.90%4
Other Mixed1.90%4
White and Black African0.90%2
Chinese0.90%2
Other Black0.50%1
Irish0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

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.

Reading: Well Above Average (6.3)
Writing: Well Above Average (3.2)
Maths: Well Above Average (3.7)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
93%
Town average
56%
Local authority average
57%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
24%
Town average
5%
Local authority average
5%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
113.0
Town average
104.4
Local authority average
104.1
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
109.0
Town average
103.9
Local authority average
103.6
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Shobnall Primary & Nursery School
Shobnall Road , DE14 2BB
4out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Shobnall Primary School
Shobnall Road , DE14 2BB
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Kingfisher Academy
Outwoods Street , DE14 2PJ
- not rated 1,190 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Belvedere Junior School
Outwoods Street , DE14 2PJ
- not rated 1,190 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Grange Infant School
Shobnall Close , DE14 2HU
- not rated 1,363 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
John Taylor Free School
Branston Road , Tatenhill DE13 9SA
3out of 4 2,727 yd Free schools Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Paget High School
Burton Road , Branston DE14 3DR
3out of 4 2,863 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
De Ferrers Specialist Technology College
St Mary's Drive , DE13 0LL
- not rated 2,959 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The de Ferrers Academy
St Mary's Drive , DE13 0LL
3out of 4 2,959 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Burton and South Derbyshire College
Lichfield Street , DE14 3RL
- not rated 2,727 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Friars Walk School
Friars Walk , DE14 1HG
- not rated 2,628 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Fountains High School
Bitham Lane , Stretton DE13 0HB
3out of 4 3,207 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Fountains Primary School
Bitham Lane , Stretton DE13 0HB
3out of 4 3,207 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
The Fountains High School
Bitham Lane , Stretton DE13 0HB
- not rated 3,207 yd Foundation special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Fountains Primary School
Bitham Lane , Stretton DE13 0HB
- not rated 3,207 yd Foundation special school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.