Needwood CofE Primary School
Yoxall Road, Newborough, Burton-on-Trent, DE13 8SUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Needwood CofE Primary School is a primary school in Burton-on-Trent for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 451 schools in Staffordshire. It ranks 5th of 22 primary schools in Burton-on-Trent. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 November 2024, report published 12 December 2024
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 November 2024
Pupils flourish at this unique school that is at the heart of the community. The school's motto 'hand in hand with God, we love, learn and achieve' is lived and breathed by all pupils irrespective of their beliefs. The 'fruits of the spirit' values are embedded in all aspects of school life. Pupils are kind, well-mannered and have high levels of self-control. As a result, pupils flourish. The school has high expectations for pupils' behaviour and achievement. Pupils live up to these expectations. They all behave and achieve exceptionally well. There are strong and positive relationships between pupils and staff and between pupils of all ages. Pupils want their peers to be just as successful as them. They rejoice in each other's achievements in class and in celebration assemblies. The way the school develops pupils' character is exceptional. Helping those in need and giving back to the community is an integral part to school life. The school raffle and bake sales raise money for charities close to the pupils' hearts. Donating food and visiting elders with handmade Christmas cards is important to them. The 'school parliament' and the 'prime minister' are positive role models for their younger peers. Older pupils listen to younger pupils read during 'buddy time'. All of this helps pupils to be independent, compassionate and active members of the community.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
15 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
75 pupils on roll, with places for 90
Schools near Needwood CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine's CofE Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| All Saints CofE (C) Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 93% met the expected standard |
| The Richard Clarke First School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St. Peter's Church of England First School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Yoxall St Peter's CofE Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- JOHN TAYLOR MAT
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Matthew Baxter
- Phone
- 01283575216
- Address
- Yoxall Road, Newborough, Burton-on-Trent, DE13 8SU
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- URN
- 146294
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.