Richard Wakefield CofE Primary Academy
86%
Capacity
259
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Richard Wakefield CofE Primary Academy
Richard Wakefield CofE Primary Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the East Staffordshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 259 pupils on roll and is well-filled (86% of 300 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Richard Wakefield CofE Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Joanne Lowe, it falls under Staffordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7312th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 14th out of 23 in East Staffordshire.
Richard Wakefield CofE Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 51 applications for 33 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 32 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Richard Wakefield CofE Primary Academy include Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Swimming, Football, Dance, as well as clubs including Art Club, Gardening, Book Club, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in East Staffordshire, Richard Wakefield CofE Primary 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 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Burton Street, Burton-on-Trent, East Staffordshire, DE13 9NR |
| Headteacher | Joanne Lowe |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 259 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.5% |
| School Capacity | 259 / 300 (86% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (61%)
7312th of 13,686
Nationally
722nd of 1,378
In West Midlands
14th of 23
In East Staffordshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
61%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
61%
'23/24
61%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed33
51
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
32 families put this school as their 1st choice (63% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Burton Street, Burton-on-Trent
East Staffordshire, DE13 9NR
Burton Street, Burton-on-Trent
East Staffordshire, DE13 9NR
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