Thomas Russell Infants School
94%
Capacity
169
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Thomas Russell Infants School
Thomas Russell Infants School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the East Staffordshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 7. The school has 169 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 180 places).
Ofsted has rated Thomas Russell Infants School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Suzy Burton, it falls under Staffordshire local authority.
Thomas Russell Infants School is a popular choice with families — it received 83 applications for 55 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 55 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Thomas Russell Infants School include Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Netball, Cricket, Swimming and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Art Club, Book Club, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 3.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in East Staffordshire, Thomas Russell Infants 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 | 4 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Station Road, Burton-on-Trent, East Staffordshire, DE13 8DS |
| Headteacher | Suzy Burton |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 169 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 3.6% |
| School Capacity | 169 / 180 (94% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed55
83
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
55 families put this school as their 1st choice (66% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Station Road, Burton-on-Trent
East Staffordshire, DE13 8DS
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