Horninglow Primary School, Burton-on-Trent

In its own words: "To ensure that all the children and young people in our care have the opportunity to fulfil their potential through achieving highly, regardless of their ability or background. At Horninglow Primary, our focus is on learning not just within and across subject areas, but also the personal development of all learners who attend our school."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Horninglow Primary School. This is a friendly and open-hearted school, which caters for children from 3 to 11 years of age. We pride ourselves in the relationships that we develop with our children and their families, as well as the nurturing ethos we provide. We believe in developing the whole child prioritising their happiness, safety and well-being."

In 2025, 66% of Year 6 pupils at Horninglow Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 45% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 77% in Staffordshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 77% in reading and 57% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 33 families put Horninglow Primary School as their first choice and 75 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 3 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Horninglow Primary School are Eton Park Junior Academy (0.3 miles, Good, 45% reading, 50% maths); Scientia Academy (0.4 miles, Good, 68% reading, 67% maths); Lansdowne Infant Academy (0.4 miles, Good); and Samuel Allsopp Primary and Nursery School (0.6 miles, Good, 63% reading, 81% maths).

Horninglow Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

Horninglow Primary School is one of 7 schools run by Affinity Learning Partnership, an academy trust.

15 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Horninglow Primary School (as of September 2025): 73% would recommend the school, 87% say their child is happy there and 33% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (87%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (33%).

36.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 41.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (42%), Asian (23%) and Mixed (10%).

In 2026, 52 pupils (22.8%) received SEN support and 8 (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 speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Burton-on-Trent Rail Station, about 1 mile away in a straight line.

21 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Mulberry Court (opposite), 50 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 228 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, Horninglow Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Horninglow Primary School are The de Ferrers Academy (0.6 miles) and Abbot Beyne School (1.5 miles).