The Fountains Primary School
URN: 146071 • Burton-on-Trent DE13 0HB
Overview
- Name
- The Fountains Primary School
- URN
- 146071
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ESTEEM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nicola Price (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01283247600
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bitham Lane, Burton-on-Trent DE13 0HB
Summary
The Fountains Primary School, located in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, is a mixed academy special converter with a current enrolment of 204 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 195. The school is dedicated to providing a rich and differentiated learning experience, underpinned by its ethos of personal learning and thinking skills. The motto, "Always achieving our Potential," reflects the school's commitment to empowering students to thrive and prepare for their future aspirations.
The curriculum at Fountains consists of four distinct pathways designed to ignite curiosity and foster a love of learning among all students. The school emphasizes inclusivity, encouraging children to challenge themselves while learning from their mistakes. Parents are actively engaged in their children's education, with 100% of parents reporting that their child feels safe and makes good progress at school.
Fountains Primary also offers additional support through wraparound care, including a breakfast club, which has been positively received by families. The dedicated staff, led by Executive Headteacher Mrs. Price, work collaboratively to build strong partnerships with parents, ensuring that every child receives the care and support they need to succeed.
The curriculum at Fountains consists of four distinct pathways designed to ignite curiosity and foster a love of learning among all students. The school emphasizes inclusivity, encouraging children to challenge themselves while learning from their mistakes. Parents are actively engaged in their children's education, with 100% of parents reporting that their child feels safe and makes good progress at school.
Fountains Primary also offers additional support through wraparound care, including a breakfast club, which has been positively received by families. The dedicated staff, led by Executive Headteacher Mrs. Price, work collaboratively to build strong partnerships with parents, ensuring that every child receives the care and support they need to succeed.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Events Calendar (calendar)
- Friends of Fountains (calendar)
- CONTACT US (other)
- Headteacher Blog (other)
- GDPR (other)
- Statutory Information (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Vision and Values (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Fountains Primary School (62.0)
- The Fountains High School (61.4)
- The Fountains High School (59.0)
- Bladon House School (55.7)
- Burton PRU (53.0)
Key details
- LA
- Staffordshire
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ESTEEM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 195
- Pupils
- 204
- Boys
- 151
- Girls
- 53
- FSM %
- 43.60
- Open date
- 2018-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Staffordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 204 | 151 | 53 | 195 | 43.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 201 | 153 | 48 | 195 | 43.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 195 | 146 | 49 | 195 | 38.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 195 | 146 | 49 | 120 | 38.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 185 | 142 | 43 | 120 | 40.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 157 | 119 | 38 | 120 | 29.60 |
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