Holy Trinity CofE (C) Primary School, Burton-upon-Trent

In its own words: "At Holy Trinity, we want every pupil to grow into a curious thinker, an inspired learner, and a valued member of our school community. Our children will know they are seen, loved, and supported to thrive. They develop the character and confidence to show kindness, courage, respect, responsibility, perseverance, and togetherness."

From the headteacher's welcome: "It is my privilege to welcome you to Holy Trinity CE (C) Primary School. Our school is a place of nurture, love and belonging, where every child is valued and supported to thrive. We are more than a school - we are a family."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, multi-sports and Lego.

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

In 2025, 59% of Year 6 pupils at Holy Trinity CofE (C) Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 56% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 77% in Staffordshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 81% in reading and 70% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 19 families put Holy Trinity CofE (C) Primary School as their first choice and 29 named it as one of their preferences, for 21 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Holy Trinity CofE (C) Primary School are Samuel Allsopp Primary and Nursery School (0.5 miles, Good, 63% reading, 81% maths); Holy Rosary Catholic Voluntary Academy (0.6 miles, Requires improvement, 60% reading, 60% maths); Lansdowne Infant Academy (0.6 miles, Good); and Christ Church Primary School (0.8 miles).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Holy Trinity CofE (C) Primary School.

24 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Holy Trinity CofE (C) Primary School (as of September 2025): 83% would recommend the school, 92% say their child is happy there and 56% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (92%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (56%).

40.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (52%), Black (10%) and Mixed (9%).

The nearest railway station is Burton-on-Trent Rail Station, about 1140 metres away (roughly a 14-minute walk).

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Holy Trinity School (adjacent), 50 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 256 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Staffordshire (86), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Holy Trinity CofE (C) Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.

The secondary schools closest to Holy Trinity CofE (C) Primary School are Abbot Beyne School (0.5 miles), Paulet High School (1.4 miles), The de Ferrers Academy (1.5 miles) and Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy (1.7 miles).