Eton Park Junior Academy
Burton-on-Trent, DE14 2SG · Staffordshire · primary school
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185th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.9/10 against 1,292 of them, against 1.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 39.0 · 8 | 40% | 0.30 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Eton Park Junior Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 39.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a book club, play football or hockey, and participate in dance, choir, and steel pans. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 197 pupils against a stated capacity of 220. 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in reading? How does the after-school club structure its daily activities?
What Ofsted said about Eton Park Junior Academy
Overview
Eton Park Junior Academy is described as a "happy place to be" where pupils "thrive because they are well cared for." The report highlights a "strong sense of teamwork" among staff and governors, who have "raised expectations" since the previous inspection. Leaders have designed an "ambitious curriculum" that enriches pupils' experiences through trips and a new library, fostering a calm and productive learning environment.
Strengths
- Pupils feel included and safe, demonstrating the school’s values to "work hard, be kind and choose wisely."
- Leaders give reading a "high priority," with teachers using "high-quality literature" to expand vocabulary and helping pupils who fall behind.
- The curriculum is "ambitious," such as in history where pupils deepen understanding by comparing local and national impacts of invasion.
- Personal development is effective, with pupils engaging in clubs and taking responsibility as "pupil leaders" to improve the school.
- Staff are "trained well to notice and report any signs of concern," creating a "strong culture of safeguarding."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should support teachers to adapt the curriculum for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), as learning plans do not always reflect specific needs.
- Leaders should ensure all staff routinely check pupils’ understanding and adapt teaching to embed knowledge in "long-term memory."
- Leaders must ensure all children can recall number facts fluently in mathematics, as some struggle to recall these facts quickly, preventing independent problem-solving.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with leaders responding swiftly to support pupils and families in need.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 37% |
| 2023/24 | 34% |
| 2024/25 | 39% |
| 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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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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