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Outwoods Primary School

Outwoods Primary School

East Staffordshire, DE13 0ASPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

104%

Capacity

436

Pupils

2.1x

Demand

About Outwoods Primary School

Outwoods Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the East Staffordshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 436 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (104% of 419 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Outwoods Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Joanne Cutbush, it falls under Staffordshire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8529th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 15th out of 23 in East Staffordshire.

Outwoods Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 112 applications for 52 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 50 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Outwoods Primary School include Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Tennis, Cross Country, Athletics, as well as clubs including Gardening, Chess, Eco Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 25.7%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in East Staffordshire, Outwoods Primary School 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHarehedge Lane, Burton-on-Trent, East Staffordshire, DE13 0AS
HeadteacherJoanne Cutbush
Local AuthorityStaffordshire
Number of Pupils436
Free School Meals (FSM)25.7%
School Capacity436 / 419 (104% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

9 Feb 2022
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (9 Feb 2022): School remains Good

Improved
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 14 Jun 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (58%)

8529th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 62%

855th of 1,378

In West Midlands

Top 62%

15th of 23

In East Staffordshire

Top 65%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

58%

Expected Standard

2%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 103
Expected:72%
Higher:20%
Writing
Expected:70%
Higher:3%
MathsAvg Score: 103
Expected:69%
Higher:20%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeImproving +10%

'22/23

48%

'23/24

58%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere Learning

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

Facilities

6
Sports HallICT SuiteMusic RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

RoundersTennisCross CountryAthletics

Clubs & Activities

GardeningChessEco Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

52

Applications

112

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.2x
0x1x2x3x5x+

50 families put this school as their 1st choice (45% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Outwoods Primary School

Outwoods Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01283529800www.outwoodsprimary.com

Harehedge Lane, Burton-on-Trent

East Staffordshire, DE13 0AS

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Harehedge Lane, Burton-on-Trent

East Staffordshire, DE13 0AS

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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