Thomas Russell Infants School, Burton-on-Trent

In its own words: "Thomas Russell Infants' School is in the historic village of Barton under Needwood which is south of Burton upon Trent in Staffordshire and caters for children from 4 - 7 years old."

The school runs after-school care.

For September 2026 entry, 57 families put Thomas Russell Infants School as their first choice and 90 named it as one of their preferences, for 59 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 Thomas Russell Infants School are Thomas Russell Junior School (0.2 miles, Outstanding, 94% reading, 84% maths); Walton On Trent CofE Primary and Nursery School (1.6 miles, Good, 68% reading, 53% maths); Rykneld Primary School (2.6 miles, Good, 92% reading, 92% maths); and All Saints Church of England Primary and Nursery School (2.6 miles, 97% reading, 91% maths).

Thomas Russell Infants 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.

4.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (84%) and Mixed (7%).

In 2026, 15 pupils (9%) received SEN support and 2 (1.2%) 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 autism.

Thomas Russell Infants School had 13 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Burton-on-Trent Rail Station, about 4.2 miles away in a straight line.

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Thomas Russell School (opposite), 150 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Thomas Russell Infants 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 13 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and burglary. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Staffordshire (86).

Thomas Russell Infants School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.