Scientia Academy
Burton-upon-Trent, DE13 0UF · Staffordshire · primary school
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159th 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 3,405 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.4/10 among 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 | 48.0 · 16 | 40% | 0.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Scientia Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 48.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.4 out of 10 among them, against 3.0 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 443 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
Since the results for the expected standard are below the national median, what specific support is provided to pupils who are working towards that benchmark? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while managing a roll that exceeds its designated places?
What Ofsted said about Scientia Academy
Overview
Scientia Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes a "happy and welcoming school" where pupils feel safe, are polite, and demonstrate values of "kindness, respect and responsibility." Leaders and governors carry out their roles effectively, ensuring a high-quality education despite recent challenges.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well planned and ambitious," with a revised focus that has improved pupils’ spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
- Teachers possess "good subject knowledge" and present material clearly, helping pupils make connections in their learning.
- Early reading is prioritised through an effective phonics curriculum, enabling pupils to become "confident, independent readers."
- Pupils benefit from a wide range of opportunities, including leadership roles, outdoor experiences like ‘11before11’, and diverse clubs.
- Staff are supported by the trust, and governors and trustees understand their roles and the strategic needs of the school.
Areas to improve
- Staff do not always use pupils’ individual support plans effectively, meaning some pupils requiring additional support struggle to access the curriculum fully.
- Attendance strategies are not reaching all pupils equally, resulting in persistent absence among disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
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 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 48% |
| 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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