Best 3 Primary schools in East Staffordshire – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Primary) in Uttoxeter; Shobnall Primary & Nursery School (Primary) in Burton-on-Trent; Thomas Russell Junior School (Primary) in Burton-on-Trent — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Shobnall Primary & Nursery School and Thomas Russell Junior School. They are primary phase and academy converter and community school type located around Uttoxeter, Staffordshire and Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (St Joseph's Catholic Primary School), published Sep 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Sep 2024). average roll around ≈ 200, combined total ≈ 650, typical FSM 10–15%, range 0–5%–15–20%; spread across trusts such as THE PAINSLEY CATHOLIC ACADEMY and JOHN TAYLOR MAT.

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Attribute	St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ST14 7JX	Shobnall Primary & Nursery School DE14 2BB	Thomas Russell Junior School DE13 8EU
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Community school
Location	Uttoxeter Staffordshire ST14 7JX	Burton-on-Trent Staffordshire DE14 2BB	Burton-on-Trent Staffordshire DE13 8EU
Latest Ofsted	1 8 Sep 2024	1 18 Jan 2024	1 10 Feb 2019
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	210	210	252
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	THE PAINSLEY CATHOLIC ACADEMY	JOHN TAYLOR MAT	Staffordshire (860)
Website	www.st-josephs-uttoxeter.staffs.sch.uk	www.shobnallprimaryschool.co.uk	www.thomasrussell-junior.staffs.sch.uk
Telephone	01889562702	01283247410	01283247505
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

ST14 7JX

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Uttoxeter
Staffordshire
ST14 7JX
Ofsted: 1 8 Sep 2024
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: THE PAINSLEY CATHOLIC ACADEMY
Website: www.st-josephs-uttoxeter.staffs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01889562702

Shobnall Primary & Nursery School

DE14 2BB

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Burton-on-Trent
Staffordshire
DE14 2BB
Ofsted: 1 18 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: JOHN TAYLOR MAT
Website: www.shobnallprimaryschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01283247410

Thomas Russell Junior School

DE13 8EU

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Burton-on-Trent
Staffordshire
DE13 8EU
Ofsted: 1 10 Feb 2019
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Staffordshire (860)
Website: www.thomasrussell-junior.staffs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01283247505

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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