Thomas Russell Infants School
Station Road, Barton-Under-Needwood, Burton-on-Trent, DE13 8DSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Thomas Russell Infants School is a primary school in Burton-on-Trent for ages 4 to 7. It is one of the 451 schools in Staffordshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 July 2023, report published 24 September 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 11 July 2023
Each morning, pupils arrive at Thomas Russell Infants school happy and eager to learn. Warm and appropriate relationships with adults help them to feel cared for. Leaders and teachers put the needs of pupils first and care deeply for all of them. Pupils feel safe in school and say, 'There are nice people here: no bullies, just good friends.' Leaders have developed an exciting and ambitious curriculum. They want all pupils to achieve well. For most, this ambition is realised. However, for some pupils, expectations are too high or not challenging enough. This leads to a small number of pupils having to spend time waiting for others to catch up and some not being able to complete learning activities. Pupils behave well in lessons and on the playground. They move around school in a calm and sensible way. Pupils take it in turns to be play leaders and carry out their roles responsibly. Leaders teach pupils to be responsible citizens of the future. They are confident and are keen to talk about school life. The variety of clubs on offer enable pupils to develop a wide range of interests and talents that extend beyond the classroom.
What the school should improve
- Teachers do not consistently adapt the curriculum to meet pupils' needs, particularly pupils with SEND. This means that some pupils spend time waiting in lessons or not being able to complete work provided because it is too difficult. Leaders need to provide further support and development to ensure that teachers adapt and refine the curriculum effectively, to enable all pupils to achieve well.
- Pupils struggle to recall parts of the curriculum that develop an understanding of different cultures and fundamental British values. Their knowledge of these concepts is not developed well enough. As a result, they do not have secure understanding of life in modern Britain. Leaders should ensure that pupils have a secure understanding of fundamental British values and the many different cultures that exist outside of their community.
Pupil numbers and mix
167 pupils on roll, with places for 180
Schools near Thomas Russell Infants School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Russell Junior School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 78% met the expected standard |
| Walton On Trent CofE Primary and Nursery School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 42% met the expected standard |
| Rykneld Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 81% met the expected standard |
| All Saints Church of England Primary and Nursery School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 75% met the expected standard |
| Branston Locks Primary and Nursery School | 3 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- JOHN TAYLOR MAT
- Age range
- 4 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Headteacher Suzy Burton
- Phone
- 01283247930
- Address
- Station Road, Barton-Under-Needwood, Burton-on-Trent, DE13 8DS
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- URN
- 142748
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.