St Modwen's Catholic Primary School
88%
Capacity
368
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About St Modwen's Catholic Primary School
St Modwen's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the East Staffordshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 368 pupils on roll and is well-filled (88% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Modwen's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Andrea Sherratt, it falls under Staffordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5072nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 11th out of 23 in East Staffordshire.
St Modwen's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 66 applications for 43 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 40 were first-preference applications.
St Modwen's Catholic Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 92% recommending the school (38 responses).
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 St Modwen's Catholic Primary School include Library, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Tennis, Athletics, Swimming, as well as clubs including Chess, Film Club, Art Club, Choir and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 23.4%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in East Staffordshire, St Modwen's Catholic 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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Tutbury Road, Burton-on-Trent, East Staffordshire, DE13 0AJ |
| Headteacher | Andrea Sherratt |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 368 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 23.4% |
| School Capacity | 368 / 420 (88% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Dec 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (11 Dec 2024): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 27 Nov 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (68%)
5072nd of 13,686
Nationally
485th of 1,378
In West Midlands
11th of 23
In East Staffordshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
68%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
68%
'23/24
68%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
38 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed43
66
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
40 families put this school as their 1st choice (61% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Modwen's Catholic Primary School
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Contact Information
Tutbury Road, Burton-on-Trent
East Staffordshire, DE13 0AJ
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