How many pupils does Thomas Russell Junior School have?

Thomas Russell Junior School has 250 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Thomas Russell Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

78% of pupils at Thomas Russell Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Thomas Russell Junior School?

Thomas Russell Junior School is located at Gilmour Lane, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 8EU.

Thomas Russell Junior School

Gilmour Lane, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 8EU

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

78%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

7–11

Ages

250

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Thomas Russell Junior School

Thomas Russell Junior School is a community school in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 250 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 3.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Staffordshire →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 7–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 250 / 252 (99%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

3.2%

Free school meals

4.8%

EAL

2.8%

SEN support

12%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

78%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

110

Avg reading score

107

Avg maths score

Attendance

3.0%

Overall absence

3.1%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

11.37

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.9 vs 2023/24

22.5

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.3 vs 2023/24

5.4

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24

£46,935

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 19% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,807 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

1.91

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +0.1 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,513

Spend per pupil

£6,758

Income per pupil

49%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Gilmour Lane, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 8EU
Phone: 01283247505
Headteacher: James Emery
Website: www.thomasrussell-junior.staffs.sch.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Thomas Russell Junior School?: Thomas Russell Junior School is a community school in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 7–11.
How many pupils does Thomas Russell Junior School have?: Thomas Russell Junior School has 250 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Thomas Russell Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 78% of pupils at Thomas Russell Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Thomas Russell Junior School?: Thomas Russell Junior School is located at Gilmour Lane, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 8EU.

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