Thomas Russell Junior School
URN: 124150 • Burton-on-Trent DE13 8EU
Overview
- Name
- Thomas Russell Junior School
- URN
- 124150
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 69.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- James Emery (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01283247505
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Gilmour Lane, Burton-on-Trent DE13 8EU
Summary
Thomas Russell Junior School, located in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, is a mixed community primary school with a current enrolment of 250 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 252. The school is committed to fostering a vibrant learning environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in a poem by past pupils, highlighting values such as bravery, kindness, and integrity.
The school places a strong emphasis on collaboration between home and school to support children's learning and development. Parents are encouraged to engage with school life and can access various resources to assist their child's education, including information on extracurricular activities and eligibility for Free School Meals. The school also provides additional support through Pupil Premium funding for eligible students.
Under the leadership of Headteacher Mr. J Emery, Thomas Russell Junior School aims to create a positive and inclusive atmosphere for all students. For further information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the school office directly.
The school places a strong emphasis on collaboration between home and school to support children's learning and development. Parents are encouraged to engage with school life and can access various resources to assist their child's education, including information on extracurricular activities and eligibility for Free School Meals. The school also provides additional support through Pupil Premium funding for eligible students.
Under the leadership of Headteacher Mr. J Emery, Thomas Russell Junior School aims to create a positive and inclusive atmosphere for all students. For further information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the school office directly.
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Nearby alternatives
- Shobnall Primary School (74.8)
- All Saints CofE (C) Primary School (72.5)
- Needwood CofE VA Primary School (72.1)
- The Mosley Academy (72.1)
- Shobnall Primary & Nursery School (71.6)
Key details
- LA
- Staffordshire
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 252
- Pupils
- 250
- Boys
- 125
- Girls
- 125
- FSM %
- 4.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-01-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Staffordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 250 | 125 | 125 | 252 | 4.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 255 | 132 | 123 | 252 | 4.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 252 | 135 | 117 | 252 | 4.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 252 | 135 | 117 | 252 | 4.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 246 | 125 | 121 | 252 | 2.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 251 | 125 | 126 | 252 | 2.40 |
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