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Thomas Russell Junior School
Gilmour Lane, Barton-Under-Needwood, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 8EU, Staffordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
94.9 / 100
Top 5%
Better than 95% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
250
Capacity
252
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score placing it in the top 5% of schools, this primary institution demonstrates strong academic performance, with 78% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 94% recommending the school, reflecting a positive community environment. However, only 3% of students achieved the higher standard in KS2 assessments, indicating room for improvement in challenging students academically.
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Last inspected: 15 January 2019Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 78% | Top 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Parent View (98 responses)
★★★★4.1
Good range of subjects
95%
I'd recommend this school
94%
My child makes good progress
93%
School has high expectations
93%
My child feels safe
92%
My child is happy
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
Behaviour is good
90%
Progress is communicated
90%
School keeps me informed
85%
School supports development
79%
School responds to concerns
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.6%
White Other2.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Mixed Other1.6%
Other1.2%
Asian Pakistani1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Other0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Location
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52.76026, -1.71664 · DE13 8EU
School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN124150
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Thomas Russell Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Thomas Russell Junior School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 January 2019.
Is Thomas Russell Junior School a good school?
Thomas Russell Junior School scores 94.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 5% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Thomas Russell Junior School?
Based on 98 Ofsted Parent View responses, Thomas Russell Junior School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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