Richard Wakefield CofE Primary Academy
Burton-on-Trent, DE13 9NR · Staffordshire · primary school
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109th 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 the 4,308 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.3/10 among them, against 5.1/10 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Richard Wakefield CofE Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 10.0% met the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.3 out of 10 among them, against 5.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Stop Motion Club, Band, Outdoor Club, and play cricket, with an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 255 pupils against a stated capacity of 300. 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 fall below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities does the Outdoor Club involve during term time? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Richard Wakefield CofE Primary Academy
Overview
Pupils are described as “safe, happy and eager to learn” within a “warm, caring environment” that promotes a strong community ethos. The school is judged to be “Good” across all inspection categories, including the quality of education, behaviour, and leadership. Leaders have successfully integrated school values with Christian values to foster kindness and high expectations.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “well-organised and ambitious” for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), with learning steps carefully sequenced.
- Reading is highly valued; phonics is taught well, and “nearly all pupils are fluent readers” who love using the library.
- Behaviour is excellent, with bullying being “very rare” due to the school’s emphasis on kindness and initiatives like the ‘kindness crew’.
- Staff feel “valued and supported,” with leaders being “considerate of their workload and well-being.”
- Early years provision is effective, with strong links to key stage 1 and personalised topic choices based on children’s interests.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure teachers receive adequate support and training to implement reviewed curriculum plans effectively, so pupils can better link new knowledge to prior learning.
- Informal assessment in some foundation subjects is not always consistent; leaders should check that assessment information is used timely to identify gaps and prevent pupil disengagement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with a “very strong ethos” ensuring staff are trained, concerns are raised and acted on swiftly, and pupils are taught how to keep themselves safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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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