Lansdowne Infant Academy
94%
Capacity
169
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About Lansdowne Infant Academy
Lansdowne Infant Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the East Staffordshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 169 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 180 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Lansdowne Infant Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jane Casey, it falls under Staffordshire local authority.
Lansdowne Infant Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 65 applications for 52 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 50 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Lansdowne Infant Academy include Library, Music Rooms, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Forest School, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Football, Cross Country, Rounders, as well as clubs including Science Club, Art Club, Coding, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 44.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in East Staffordshire, Lansdowne Infant Academy is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Goodman Street, Burton-on-Trent, East Staffordshire, DE14 2RE |
| Headteacher | Jane Casey |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 169 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 44.4% |
| School Capacity | 169 / 180 (94% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Nov 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (20 Nov 2024): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 6 Jan 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed52
65
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
50 families put this school as their 1st choice (77% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Goodman Street, Burton-on-Trent
East Staffordshire, DE14 2RE
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