Horninglow Primary School
Burton-on-Trent, DE13 0SW · Staffordshire · primary school
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202nd 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 — 0.4/10 against 1,867 of them, against 0.7/10 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 | 34.0 · 5 | 40% | 0.19 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Horninglow Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 34.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, 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 (0.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2024.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 228 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. 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 literacy? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in maths? How does the school ensure the breakfast and after-school clubs are accessible to all families?
What Ofsted said about Horninglow Primary School
Overview
Horninglow Primary has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection. Pupils thrive in a "caring and inclusive" environment where they feel safe and receive strong support, particularly for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The school delivers a broad, ambitious curriculum that prepares pupils well for life in modern Britain.
Strengths
- Pupils receive a "warm welcome" and benefit from an "ambitious curriculum" enriched by educational trips and visiting speakers.
- Staff deliver phonics consistently, nurturing a "love of reading" through library links and daily story time.
- The school quickly identifies pupils with SEND, who are "fully included in lessons" and supported effectively.
- Professional relationships are "warm and respectful," with staff describing the school as "considerate of their well-being."
- Pupils develop positive attitudes towards different faiths and lifestyles, practising fundamental British values through leadership roles.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not routinely check pupils’ understanding, hindering progress; the school should ensure assessment strategies are used more effectively.
- During social times, behaviour expectations are not always reinforced consistently; staff should manage all pupils’ behaviour consistently well.
Safeguarding
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 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 34% |
| 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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