Shobnall Primary & Nursery School
103%
Capacity
216
Pupils
4.5x
Demand
About Shobnall Primary & Nursery School
Shobnall Primary & Nursery 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 216 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (103% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher David Adams, it falls under Staffordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 94% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 100th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 2nd out of 23 in East Staffordshire.
Shobnall Primary & Nursery School is a popular choice with families — it received 135 applications for 30 places, making it 4.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 57 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, Severe Learning Difficulty and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Shobnall Primary & Nursery School include Playing Fields, Forest School, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cricket, Tennis, Football and 3 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Science Club, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 18.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in East Staffordshire, Shobnall Primary & Nursery 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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Shobnall Road, Burton-on-Trent, East Staffordshire, DE14 2BB |
| Headteacher | David Adams |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 216 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 18.9% |
| School Capacity | 216 / 210 (103% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Dec 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (94%)
100th of 13,686
Nationally
13th of 1,378
In West Midlands
2nd of 23
In East Staffordshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
94%
Expected Standard
16%
Higher Standard
'22/23
93%
'23/24
94%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
135
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
57 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Shobnall Road, Burton-on-Trent
East Staffordshire, DE14 2BB
Shobnall Road, Burton-on-Trent
East Staffordshire, DE14 2BB
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