Richard Wakefield CofE Primary Academy
URN: 145459 • Burton-on-Trent DE13 9NR
Overview
- Name
- Richard Wakefield CofE Primary Academy
- URN
- 145459
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- AFFINITY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Joanne Lowe (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01283247535
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Burton Street, Burton-on-Trent DE13 9NR
Summary
Richard Wakefield CofE Primary Academy is a mixed academy located in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, with a current enrollment of 259 pupils and a capacity of 300. The school is committed to providing high-quality education underpinned by its core values: "Work hard, Be kind, Choose wisely." These principles guide the school's ethos and are reflected in the supportive and nurturing environment fostered by both staff and students.
The academy places a strong emphasis on Christian distinctiveness, with regular collective worship and community engagement led by the parish priest. This commitment to its Christian values is evident in the positive relationships between staff, pupils, and the wider community. The school actively promotes personal growth and achievement, encouraging students to strive for their personal best.
In addition to academic excellence, Richard Wakefield CofE Primary Academy offers a range of extracurricular activities, including sports and music, which enhance the overall educational experience. The school also engages in community initiatives, such as the anti-idling campaign and environmental projects, further enriching the students' learning and social responsibility.
The academy places a strong emphasis on Christian distinctiveness, with regular collective worship and community engagement led by the parish priest. This commitment to its Christian values is evident in the positive relationships between staff, pupils, and the wider community. The school actively promotes personal growth and achievement, encouraging students to strive for their personal best.
In addition to academic excellence, Richard Wakefield CofE Primary Academy offers a range of extracurricular activities, including sports and music, which enhance the overall educational experience. The school also engages in community initiatives, such as the anti-idling campaign and environmental projects, further enriching the students' learning and social responsibility.
Useful links
- @affinitylp (other)
- @Eaststaffssp (other)
- @LichfieldCath (other)
- @livingstreets (other)
- @OutwoodsPrimary (other)
- @RWSchool (other)
- @RykneldS (other)
- Follow Us (other)
- Affinity Learning Partnership (other)
- Vacancies (other)
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
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- AFFINITY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Capacity
- 300
- Pupils
- 259
- Boys
- 126
- Girls
- 133
- FSM %
- 13.50
- Open date
- 2018-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-01-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Staffordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 259 | 126 | 133 | 300 | 13.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 276 | 131 | 145 | 300 | 17.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 262 | 140 | 122 | 300 | 14.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 262 | 140 | 122 | 300 | 14.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 270 | 151 | 119 | 300 | 14.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 252 | 135 | 117 | 300 | 10.30 |
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