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Needwood CofE Primary School

East Staffordshire, DE13 8SUPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
100%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
9 1st-choice / 9 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#18 of 13,686 nationally

About Needwood CofE Primary School

If you are looking for a school where parents are genuinely delighted, the numbers from Needwood CofE Primary School are about as strong as they come. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering the period up to September 2025, every single parent who responded said they would recommend the school. That is a 100% recommend rate from 17 respondents. The detail backs that up: 100% of parents strongly agreed that their child feels safe, and 88% strongly agreed that their child is happy. When it comes to behaviour, 71% strongly agreed the school ensures pupils are well behaved, with the remaining 29% agreeing. Unsurprisingly, the school is oversubscribed. For the 2025/26 intake, there were 18 applications for just 9 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2:1. All 9 first-preference applicants were offered a place, but the competition is clear. This is a small, Church of England primary in East Staffordshire with a strong local reputation.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressYoxall Road, Burton-on-Trent, East Staffordshire, DE13 8SU
HeadteacherMatthew Baxter
Local AuthorityStaffordshire
Number of Pupils73
Free School Meals (FSM)9.6%
School Capacity73 / 90 (81% full)

The full report on this school

What 17 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Nov 2024
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Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 12 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Sensory RoomLibraryGymnasiumPlaying FieldsArt StudiosICT SuiteDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

RoundersAthleticsGymnasticsFootball

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Needwood CofE Primary School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.