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Thomas Russell Infants School

East Staffordshire, DE13 8DSPrimaryAges 4–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
55 1st-choice / 55 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Thomas Russell Infants School

Thomas Russell Infants School is a state primary in East Staffordshire that serves children from age four to seven, and it is noticeably popular with local families. The school has capacity for 180 pupils but currently enrols 169, meaning it is not quite full, yet the demand for places is strong. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 83 applications for 55 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.51, and every one of those 55 first-preference applicants was offered a spot. That suggests a school that is well-regarded enough to attract more applicants than it can take, but not so oversubscribed that local families are routinely disappointed. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is just 3.6%, which is low compared with the national average of around 23% and indicates a relatively affluent intake. The school is mixed, non-religious, and led by headteacher Suzy Burton, who has been in post since at least the most recent inspection.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressStation Road, Burton-on-Trent, East Staffordshire, DE13 8DS
HeadteacherSuzy Burton
Local AuthorityStaffordshire
Number of Pupils169
Free School Meals (FSM)3.6%
School Capacity169 / 180 (94% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Jul 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 24 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Forest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundDining HallArt StudiosSensory RoomMusic RoomsICT SuiteGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballNetballCricketSwimmingCross CountryGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

CodingArt ClubBook ClubChess

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:15

Source: thomasrussellinfants.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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