Burton Fields School
Burton-On-Trent, DE14 2PJ · Staffordshire · primary school
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157th of 217 primary schools in Staffordshire we can score, 310 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.6/10 against 504 of them, against 3.0/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 45.0 · 13 | 40% | 0.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Burton Fields School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 45.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 8.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the Girls Football Festival, Athletics, and the School Mini-Marathon. Arts activities include the BFS Music Concert, BFS Got Talent, Observational Drawing, and the Easter Scene Design Competition. Trips include visits to the National Memorial Arboretum, Twycross, and Abbot Beyne.
Getting in
The published school roll is 189 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to bridge the gap between the 45.0% expected standard and the national median? What specific strategies are used to maintain the Good Ofsted rating?
What Ofsted said about Burton Fields School
Overview
Burton Fields School is described as a “warm, welcoming and friendly” environment where pupils demonstrate “excellent” respect and behaviour. The report highlights a “highly effective and ambitious curriculum” that fosters a strong love of learning and ensures pupils are well prepared for their next educational stage.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit “Outstanding” behaviour and attitudes, showing “respect for every member of their school community” and maintaining a “calm, safe and orderly” atmosphere.
- The school provides an “exceptional personal development offer,” helping pupils develop a “deep understanding of tolerance and respect” and engage in impressive charity work.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is effective, with staff identifying needs quickly and adapting the curriculum to ensure these pupils “achieve well.”
- Leaders and governors are “highly effective,” ensuring staff feel “extremely well supported” and that workload and well-being are carefully considered.
- The curriculum is carefully designed to build on prior knowledge, with “inspirational visitors” and trips deepening pupils’ understanding and enjoyment of subjects.
Areas to improve
- The school must develop a “coherent approach to the teaching of phonics” to ensure pupils with insecure phonic knowledge receive appropriate support to become fluent readers.
- Staff require suitable training to deliver phonics effectively, and checks for gaps in phonic knowledge must be started quickly enough to provide timely support.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 41% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 45% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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