Needwood CofE Primary School, Burton-on-Trent
Needwood CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Burton-on-Trent, part of John Taylor MAT. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in November 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 8th-highest of the 23 schools in Burton-on-Trent with published results, and 4,333rd of 14,452 across England. It was 83% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2013)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Staffordshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Needwood CofE Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 73% of Year 6 pupils at Needwood CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 93% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 77% in Staffordshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 100% in reading and 100% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Needwood CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 7 families put Needwood CofE Primary School as their first choice and 18 named it as one of their preferences, for 8 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Needwood CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Needwood CofE Primary School are St Augustine's CofE Academy (2.2 miles, Good); All Saints CofE (C) Primary School (3.2 miles, Good, 93% reading, 100% maths); The Richard Clarke First School (3.4 miles); and St. Peter's Church of England First School (3.5 miles).
St Augustine's CofE AcademyAll Saints CofE (C) Primary SchoolThe Richard Clarke First SchoolSt. Peter's Church of England First School
The trust
Needwood CofE Primary School is one of 21 schools run by John Taylor MAT, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 71% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
What parents say
17 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Needwood CofE Primary School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 50% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school supports their child's wider development (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (50%).
Who goes there
14.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
Staffing
Needwood CofE Primary School had 8 teachers in 2026, one for every 9 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Needwood CofE Primary School.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Red Lion (adjacent), 50 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often public order offences and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Staffordshire (86).
Suspensions and exclusions
Needwood CofE Primary 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 multi-academy trust performance data; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from January 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school excels at making every child feel they belong and matter. Staff invest genuine time in getting to know pupils and provide bespoke support so all children - whether they have additional needs or not - thrive academically and socially. The school's focus on developing kindness, resilience and community spirit means children leave as confident, compassionate individuals well-prepared for secondary school.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional behaviour and attitudes from pupils who are kind, well-mannered and have high levels of self-control
- Expert teaching of reading with careful monitoring and assessment, plus diverse books to encourage reading for pleasure
- Ambitious, meticulously planned curriculum with cross-curricular links and enrichment opportunities
- Outstanding support for pupils with SEND through accurate identification, pupil passports and bespoke staff training
- Strong character development focused on helping those in need and giving back to the community
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Tag rugby, toot music club (Christmas performances), careers week, buddy reading time, school parliament
Needwood CofE Primary School is an outstanding school at the heart of the community where pupils flourish through high expectations, strong relationships, and a curriculum centred on nurture and inclusivity. All pupils, regardless of background or need, receive a high-quality education and thrive in all aspects of school life.
At a Glance
14.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
17 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 100% to 73% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 100% to 93% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 100% to 60% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
25.0
Avg class size
3
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Needwood CofE Primary School
Term dates
Needwood CofE Primary 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 Needwood CofE Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Needwood CofE Primary 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)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
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
Your chances of a place at Needwood CofE Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
83%
Available places
75 pupils
90 places
15 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.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
9
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
17.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
75
Total Pupils
36
Boys
39
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
8
Teachers
9.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£47,168
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,116
Per pupil
£566k
Total funding
£11k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
2.8%
Overall absence
4.5%
Persistent absence
66
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Needwood CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at Needwood CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at Needwood CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 73% reached the expected standard in reading and 93% did so in maths.
What is Needwood CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Needwood CofE Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2013, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Needwood CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Needwood CofE Primary 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 Needwood CofE Primary School?
Needwood CofE Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 83% of its 90 places.
How big are the classes at Needwood CofE Primary School?
Classes at Needwood CofE Primary School average 25 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Needwood CofE Primary School?
Needwood CofE Primary School has around 75 pupils on roll. 15% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Needwood CofE Primary School?
2.8% of sessions were missed at Needwood CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 4.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Needwood CofE Primary School?
Apply through Staffordshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Needwood CofE Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Needwood CofE Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Staffordshire is 5 (the median across 457 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Needwood CofE Primary School?
Needwood CofE Primary School is at Yoxall Road, Newborough, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 8SU.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)