The Fountains Primary School, Burton-on-Trent
The Fountains Primary School is a special school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Burton-on-Trent, part of Esteem Multi-Academy Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2023.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
The Fountains Primary School in detail
The Fountains Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Our vision and values are at the core of everything we do. They underpin our teaching and learning and provide an environment that prepares our pupils as confident, happy and independent citizens. Fountains Primary School believe that everyone is entitled to reach their full potential, enabling them to prepare for life after school."
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to The Fountains Primary School are The Fountains High School (under 0.1 miles, Good); Bladon House School (1.8 miles, Good); The Bayleaf Hub (2.4 miles); and Longdon Park School (2.5 miles).
The Fountains High SchoolBladon House SchoolThe Bayleaf HubLongdon Park School
The trust
The Fountains Primary School is one of 14 schools run by Esteem Multi-Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Who goes there
42.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 19.9% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
Almost every pupil at The Fountains Primary School has an education, health and care plan (206 of 206 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.
The Fountains Primary School has a resourced provision for speech, language and communication needs, autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties: 195 places, 204 pupils on roll.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Burton-on-Trent Rail Station, about 1.8 miles away in a straight line.
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bitham Court (opposite), 110 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood The Fountains Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 138 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.
Suspensions and exclusions
The Fountains Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; 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 · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its September 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Early years.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
42.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Resourced provision: Speech and language, Autism, SEMH +2
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 3% (2024 to 2025).
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with The Fountains Primary School
Before and after school care
The Fountains Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in Staffordshire
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to The Fountains Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. The Fountains 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)
- Collisions
- 7
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 7 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot.
3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
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
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
106%
Over capacity
206 pupils
195 places
11 pupils over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
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
8,807
Applications
7,681
Got 1st preference
91.9%
Got preferred school
98.5%
All secondary applications across Staffordshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(3)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good and may be improving; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
206
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
The Fountains Primary School has a resourced provision for speech, language and communication needs, autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties: 195 places, 204 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
206
Total Pupils
154
Boys
52
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
22
Teachers
9.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£44,341
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.0%
Overall absence
22.8%
Persistent absence
189
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
The Fountains Primary School
Questions parents ask about The Fountains Primary School
What are SATs results like at The Fountains Primary School?
Of the pupils at The Fountains Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 3% reached the expected standard in reading and 0% did so in maths.
What is The Fountains Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The Fountains Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2023.
What is the catchment area for The Fountains Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When The Fountains Primary School is oversubscribed, Staffordshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to The Fountains Primary School?
The Fountains Primary School has around 206 pupils on roll. 42% are eligible for free school meals.
Does The Fountains Primary School have specialist SEN provision?
The Fountains Primary School has a resourced provision for speech, language and communication needs, autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties: 195 places, 204 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at The Fountains Primary School?
7% of sessions were missed at The Fountains Primary School in 2024/25. 22.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to The Fountains Primary School?
Apply through Staffordshire's coordinated admissions process, naming The Fountains Primary School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
Does The Fountains Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
The Fountains Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school.
How many road collisions happen near The Fountains Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 7 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot. 3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Staffordshire is 5 (the median across 457 schools, same distance and years).
Where is The Fountains Primary School?
The Fountains Primary School is at Bitham Lane, Stretton, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 0HB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)