Henhurst Ridge Primary Academy, Burton-on-Trent

In its own words: "Our mission statement, ‘Henhurst Ridge - providing the roots to grow & the wings to fly’ , and underpins everything we do and strive to do. Henhurst Ridge has seven core values which underpin all aspects of academy life which mirror the REAch2 Touchstones."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Henhurst Ridge Primary Academy is a school that will ensure every child flourishes and reaches their full potential in its widest sense. High quality academic education will be underpinned by strong values so that the children will grow to be well-rounded citizens for the future who will really make a difference in the world."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include dance and ballet.

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

Coming up: an admissions event on Wednesday 18 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 78% of Year 6 pupils at Henhurst Ridge Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 69% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 77% in Staffordshire and 77% and 75% across England.

For September 2026 entry, 45 families put Henhurst Ridge Primary Academy as their first choice and 88 named it as one of their preferences, for 59 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Henhurst Ridge Primary Academy are The Mosley Academy (0.9 miles, Outstanding, 87% reading, 73% maths); Shobnall Primary & Nursery School (1 mile, Outstanding, 100% reading, 97% maths); Branston Locks Primary and Nursery School (1.2 miles); and Scientia Academy (1.6 miles, Good, 68% reading, 67% maths).

Henhurst Ridge Primary Academy's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

Henhurst Ridge Primary Academy is one of 65 schools run by Reach2 Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 66% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

In 2026, 37 pupils (10.8%) received SEN support and 12 (3.5%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.

The nearest railway station is Burton-on-Trent Rail Station, about 1.9 miles away in a straight line.

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Henhurst Ridge (adjacent), 100 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 15 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, other theft and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Staffordshire (86).

In 2024/25, Henhurst Ridge Primary Academy issued 15 suspensions, 4.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.