John of Rolleston Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 5 to 11
Report card: Needs attention to expected standard

Chapel Lane, Rolleston-on-Dove, Burton-on-Trent, DE13 9AGOpen in maps

John of Rolleston Primary School is a primary school in Burton-on-Trent for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 451 schools in Staffordshire. It ranks 6th of 22 primary schools in Burton-on-Trent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is a report card, from an inspection in April 2026.

Ofsted report card

Inspected 28 April 2026, report published 15 June 2026

Each area is graded from urgent improvement to exceptional, and safeguarding is either met or not met.

Inclusion
Expected standard
Curriculum and teaching
Expected standard
Achievement
Expected standard
Attendance and behaviour
Needs attention
Personal development and wellbeing
Expected standard
Leadership and governance
Expected standard
Early years
Expected standard
Safeguarding
Met

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 28 April 2026

This is a community-orientated and inclusive school. Pupils are taught about the school ‘ASPIRE’ values that include working hard and trying your best. Pupils are encouraged to live these values out each day. Most pupils learn well across the curriculum and are well prepared for the next stage of their education. Pupils enjoy coming to school and feel safe here. They know that they can talk to staff about any worries they have and that staff will help to keep them safe. Most pupils behave well. However, some pupils need earlier adjustments and further support to help them to manage their own behaviour successfully. During lessons, most pupils are attentive and work hard. Social times are a positive part of the school day where pupils of all ages play happily together. Bullying is rare. Staff make sure that it is dealt with quickly so that it stops. Most pupils attend school regularly. Children in the early years are well cared for and nurtured. They get off to a good start in their learning. They quickly learn to enjoy stories and reading when they join the school. Pupils can take part in a range of inclusive extra-curricular opportunities, such as pickleball, cricket club and outdoor woodland activities. Pupils can learn to play an instrument, such as the guitar. The curriculum is enriched through visits, such as to museums linked to the science curriculum, a farm to learn about animals and to the theatre. Pupils in Year 5 take part in an annual residential visit. Some pupils recently visited the Houses of Parliament in London to learn about democracy. Pupils have the opportunity to develop leadership skills through roles such as school councillor and sports ambassador. They are beginning to have a positive impact on their school community.

What the school should improve

  • Leaders should ensure that pupils with changing circumstances receive swift and effective support to manage their own behaviour successfully.
  • Leaders should ensure that staff consistently address gaps in pupils' knowledge and understanding.
  • Leaders should ensure that there is a common approach to securing basic knowledge in letter formation and handwriting.
  • Leaders should ensure that subject leaders make a consistently positive contribution to their areas of responsibility.

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

49 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths80%

80%, 18 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths10%

10%, 2 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score108

108, 2 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

335 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals11.6%

11.6%, 14.9 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language3.6%

3.6%, 18 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support17.6%

17.6%, 2.8 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan0.6%

0.6%, 5.4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near John of Rolleston Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
St Modwen's Catholic Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Outwoods Primary School1 mileReport card: Expected standard57% met the expected standard
Burton Fields School1 mileOfsted: Good45% met the expected standard
William Shrewsbury Primary School1 mileReport card: Expected standard to strong standard64% met the expected standard
The Mease Spencer Academy2 milesOfsted: GoodNot published

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
CENTRAL CO-OPERATIVE LEARNING TRUST
Age range
5 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mrs Jennifer McCaffrey
Phone
01283247515
Website
johnofrolleston.com
Address
Chapel Lane, Rolleston-on-Dove, Burton-on-Trent, DE13 9AG
Local authority
Staffordshire
URN
145100

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.