Thomas Russell Junior School
Details
| Age Range | 7-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Address | Gilmour Lane, DE13 8EU |
| School Website | www.thomasrussell-junior.staffs.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1283247505 |
| URN | 124150 |
School Census
| Total | 253 |
| Girls/Boys | 121/132 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 47.8%/52.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 3.2% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 15 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 9.1% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 15/01/2019 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 15/01/2019 | Outstanding |
| 17/06/2014 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 15/01/2019 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 17/06/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 26 November 2024 | School inspection | View |
| 15 January 2019 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 20 March 2018 | Short inspection | View |
| 17 June 2014 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 12 December 2012 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 17 October 2012 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 16 June 2010 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 24 January 2007 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 28 January 2002 | Full inspection | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 77% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% |
| Reading | 109 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 69 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6 |
| Reading | 110 |
| Maths | 108 |
| Reading Progress | 3.1 |
| Writing Progress | -1.7 |
| Maths Progress | 2.1 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 86% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 22% |
| Reading | 108 |
| Maths | 108 |
| Reading Progress | 1.5 |
| Writing Progress | 3.8 |
| Maths Progress | 0.7 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 83% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 22% |
| Reading | 109 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | 2.2 |
| Writing Progress | 3.3 |
| Maths Progress | 0.2 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 3% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 7% |
| not applicable | 66% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 26% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 19% |
| no | 81% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| dont know | 16% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 9% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 95% |
| no | 5% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 87.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 89.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.8% |
Nearby Schools
Thomas Russell Infants School
(0.31 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 5-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Station Road, , DE13 8DS
John Taylor High School
(0.37 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed
Address: Dunstall Road, , DE13 8AZ