Burton Fields School, Burton-On-Trent
Burton Fields School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Burton-On-Trent, part of Central Co-Operative Learning Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 22nd-highest of the 23 schools in Burton-On-Trent with published results, and 13,642nd of 14,452 across England. It was 80% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Capacity
- 80% full
- Attendance
- In line with England
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Burton Fields School in detail
Results
In 2025, 58% of Year 6 pupils at Burton Fields School reached the expected standard in reading and 51% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 77% in Staffordshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 74% in reading and 60% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Burton Fields School
Across Staffordshire, 95% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 99% were offered one of the schools they named.
In 2026, families in Staffordshire lodged 86 appeals against primary school offers; 53 reached a hearing and 8 succeeded (15.1% of those heard).
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Burton Fields School are Outwoods Primary School (under 0.1 miles, Good, 68% reading, 75% maths); St Modwen's Catholic Primary School (0.3 miles); St Modwen's Catholic Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 78% reading, 75% maths); and Horninglow Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 66% reading, 45% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Burton Fields School.
Outwoods Primary SchoolSt Modwen's Catholic Primary SchoolSt Modwen's Catholic Primary SchoolHorninglow Primary School
The trust
Burton Fields School is one of 9 schools run by Central Co-Operative Learning Trust, an academy trust.
Who goes there
63% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 55% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (32%), White British (22%) and Mixed (13%).
In 2026, 24 pupils (12.7%) received SEN support and 2 (1.1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Burton-on-Trent Rail Station, about 1.7 miles away in a straight line.
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Boundary Close (opposite), 150 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Burton Fields School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its September 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
63.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 74% to 58% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 60% to 51% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 70% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
22.7
Avg class size
22.7
KS2
7
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Burton Fields School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Burton Fields School.
- Junior Adventures Group @ St Modwens DE13390m away · Not yet graded
- Progressive Sports @ de Ferrers640m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Burton Fields School is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Staffordshire's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Burton Fields School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Burton Fields School is in Staffordshire; for families living there:
Apply to Staffordshire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 7
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 7 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot.
5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Staffordshire is 5 (the median across 457 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
80%
Available places
191 pupils
240 places
49 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Burton-On-Trent
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Burton-On-Trent
Across Staffordshire council
Places available
10,768
Applications
8,344
Got 1st preference
95.1%
Got preferred school
99.1%
All primary applications across Staffordshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
24
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
13.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
189
Total Pupils
100
Boys
89
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
18.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,001
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,036
Per pupil
£1347k
Total funding
£158k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.2%
Overall absence
19.0%
Persistent absence
205
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Burton Fields School
Questions parents ask about Burton Fields School
What are SATs results like at Burton Fields School?
Of the pupils at Burton Fields School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 58% reached the expected standard in reading and 51% did so in maths.
What is Burton Fields School's Ofsted rating?
Burton Fields School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2017 it was rated Inadequate.
What is the catchment area for Burton Fields School?
No fixed boundary. When Burton Fields School is oversubscribed, Staffordshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Burton Fields School?
Burton Fields School was not full in 2025: it ran at 80% of its 240 places.
How big are the classes at Burton Fields School?
Classes at Burton Fields School average 22.7 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Burton Fields School?
Burton Fields School has around 189 pupils on roll. 63% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Burton Fields School?
6.2% of sessions were missed at Burton Fields School in 2024/25. 19% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Burton Fields School?
Apply through Staffordshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Burton Fields School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
Does Burton Fields School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Burton Fields School: Junior Adventures Group @ St Modwens DE13 (390m away, registered, not yet graded) and Progressive Sports @ de Ferrers (640m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Burton Fields School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 7 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot. 5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Staffordshire is 5 (the median across 457 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Burton Fields School?
Burton Fields School is at Outwoods Street, Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 2PJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)