Richard Wakefield CofE Primary Academy
Burton Street, Tutbury, Burton-on-Trent, DE13 9NROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Richard Wakefield CofE Primary Academy is a primary school in Burton-on-Trent for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 451 schools in Staffordshire. It ranks 10th of 22 primary schools in Burton-on-Trent. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 January 2023, report published 8 March 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 January 2023
Pupils, and children in the early years, are safe, happy and eager to learn. Leaders and teachers have high expectations of behaviour and learning. The warm, caring environment encourages pupils to do their very best. The school's values of 'work hard, choose wisely and be kind' are modelled by staff daily. Leaders have worked effectively in order to bring school values and Christian values together to promote a strong community ethos. Pupils, including the youngest children, are proud to show how they meet these values in the classroom and around the school. Pupils say that bullying is very rare in their school because they strive to be kind to each other. They talk with pride of the school's 'kindness crew' and its mission to make sure that everyone has a friend. Pupils are very clear that bullying is not tolerated, by their teachers, or by them. There is a range of clubs available based on pupils' interests. Pupils are very keen to take on responsibilities, including through the school council, ICT ambassadors and playground buddies. All Year 6 pupils have extra responsibilities. They take these very seriously and recognise that they are learning about helping and supporting others.
What the school should improve
- Occasionally, teachers do plan activities which build on what pupils already know. This means that sometimes, pupils do not learn as much as they could because they fail to link new knowledge to their prior learning. Leaders should ensure that teachers have the support and training they need to implement the reviewed and improved curriculum plans effectively.
- Informal assessment is not always used consistently in a few foundation subjects. This means that, sometimes, gaps, misconceptions and readiness to move on are not always identified rapidly enough. As a result, a small number of pupils disengage from their learning because they are frustrated. Leaders should regularly check that assessment information is used in a timely way to inform pupils' next steps in learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
41 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
255 pupils on roll, with places for 300
Schools near Richard Wakefield CofE Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heath Fields Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 44% met the expected standard |
| John of Rolleston Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 80% met the expected standard |
| St Modwen's Catholic Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| The Mosley Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Outwoods Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 57% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- AFFINITY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Joanne Lowe
- Phone
- 01283247535
- Address
- Burton Street, Tutbury, Burton-on-Trent, DE13 9NR
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- URN
- 145459
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.