Scientia Academy, Burton-upon-Trent
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Scientia Academy is a caring school where your child will feel safe and included. Teachers know the curriculum well and explain things clearly so children understand what they are learning. The school offers fantastic opportunities beyond the classroom - from outdoor adventures and sports to music and leadership roles - that help develop your child's character and confidence.
Key Strengths
- Well-planned, ambitious curriculum with clear focus on key vocabulary and skills - particularly improved spelling, punctuation and grammar teaching
- Effective phonics teaching and prioritization of early reading, with pupils becoming confident, independent readers
- Strong emphasis on character development through unique '11before11' programme where all pupils hike, camp and grow food
- Clear behavior expectations and positive school culture where pupils demonstrate kindness, respect and responsibility
- High-quality pastoral support and wide range of clubs and enrichment activities that pupils enjoy
Areas for Improvement
- Some staff do not follow individual support plans well enough for pupils with additional needs, affecting their access to curriculum and progress
- Attendance and punctuality remain a concern, particularly for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND who are persistently absent and missing important learning
- Need to strengthen partnership working with parents to address specific barriers causing poor attendance
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong systems in place to keep pupils safe.
Extracurricular Activities
School council, 11before11 hiking and camping programme, football, netball, zorbing, physical education clubs, lunchtime health clubs, forest school, musical instrument lessons, sporting competitions
Scientia Academy is a happy and welcoming school where pupils feel safe, cared for, and proud of their diverse and inclusive community. The school has maintained good standards with well-planned curriculum and effective phonics teaching, though some pupils with additional support needs are not accessing the curriculum fully.
At a Glance
20.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
99 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 68%. Maths has remained stable at around 67%. Writing has declined from 71% to 67%.
Class Sizes
29.5
Avg class size
29.7
Infant (KS1)
29.9
KS2
15
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
105%
Over capacity
443 pupils
420 capacity
23 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Burton-upon-Trent
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Burton-upon-Trent
Admissions Demand - Staffordshire
Places available
10,783
Applications
8,531
Got 1st preference
95.6%
Got preferred school
99.2%
Primary admissions across Staffordshire (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.64723%
Overall absence
19.61853%
Persistent absence
367
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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