Burton PRU, Burton-on-Trent
Burton PRU is a pru school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Burton-on-Trent. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2025 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Burton PRU in detail
Where pupils go next
Of the 15 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 40% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 27% to a further education college.
Who goes there
54.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 11.4% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (54%), Asian (20%) and Mixed (12%).
In 2026, 12 pupils (34.3%) received SEN support and 5 (14.3%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Burton-on-Trent Rail Station, about 1.7 miles away in a straight line.
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bladon Street (opposite), 100 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 55 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Staffordshire (86).
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoThis judgement is from July 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Burton PRU specialises in supporting vulnerable pupils who have faced exclusion, helping them rebuild confidence and develop the skills needed to thrive. Staff listen carefully to each pupil, tailor learning to individual needs, and maintain strong connections with families. By the time pupils leave, they are caring, respectful and ambitious learners ready for their next steps in mainstream school or college.
Key Strengths
- Staff create a safe, nurturing environment where pupils feel valued and build trust through personalised support and key-worker sessions
- Strong focus on reading through phonics, reading recovery and engagement strategies with carefully chosen texts exploring resilience
- Outdoor learning activities (golf, climbing, mountain biking) and enrichment trips help pupils discover interests and build confidence
- Clear, well-ordered curricula in mathematics and English provide strong foundations for pupils returning to mainstream schools or college
- Strong relationships with families including weekly phone calls home to celebrate successes and maintain engagement
Areas for Improvement
- Some curriculum aspects are not taught consistently or at all across all three sites, limiting pupil progress
- School does not routinely provide opportunities for pupils to catch up on learning missed due to absence or disengagement in some subjects
- Gaps in pupil knowledge remain and are not systematically addressed in subsequent lessons
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and protect pupils from harm.
Extracurricular Activities
Golf, climbing, mountain biking, art, cooking, car maintenance, catering, construction, trips to space museums and faith trails, enrichment weeks
Burton PRU is a pupil referral unit supporting secondary-age pupils at risk of exclusion or permanently excluded from mainstream schools. The school has maintained good standards and taken effective action since its previous inspection in 2019.
At a Glance
54.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Burton PRU
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 6
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 6 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 4 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
1 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
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
8,807
Applications
7,681
Got 1st preference
91.9%
Got preferred school
98.5%
All secondary applications across Staffordshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(11)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
12
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
48.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
35
Total Pupils
24
Boys
11
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
13
Teachers
2.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£55,589
Mean salary
2026 data
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Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Burton PRU
What is Burton PRU's Ofsted rating?
Burton PRU's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in July 2019, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Burton PRU?
No fixed boundary. When Burton PRU is oversubscribed, Staffordshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Burton PRU?
Burton PRU has around 35 pupils on roll. 54% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to Burton PRU?
Apply through Staffordshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Burton PRU 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.
How many road collisions happen near Burton PRU?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 6 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 4 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 1 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 PRU?
Burton PRU is at Church Hill Street, Winshill, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE15 0HR.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)