Thomas Russell Infants School vs Thomas Russell Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 351 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Thomas Russell Infants School
Burton-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
167 students
Thomas Russell Junior School
Burton-on-Trent · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
252 students
| Measure | Thomas Russell Infants School Burton-on-Trent, West Midlands | Thomas Russell Junior School Burton-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 95 Top 5% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #26 of 1,690 | #350 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #294 of 15,697 | #3699 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 167 | 252 |
| Pupils on roll | 167 | 252 |
| Free school meals | 4.8% | 3.2% |
| Capacity filled | 92.8% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Burton-on-Trent | Burton-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.thomasrussellinfants.co.uk | www.thomasrussell-junior.staffs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Thomas Russell Infants School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.4 vs 71.2).
- •Thomas Russell Junior School is the larger school with 252 students compared with 167.
- •Thomas Russell Infants School is a academy school while Thomas Russell Junior School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Thomas Russell Infants School better than Thomas Russell Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Thomas Russell Infants School ranks higher (95.4 vs 71.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Thomas Russell Infants School and Thomas Russell Junior School?
About 351 m in a straight line, between Burton-on-Trent and Burton-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Thomas Russell Infants School: 167. Thomas Russell Junior School: 252. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Thomas Russell Infants School and Thomas Russell Junior School rank in West Midlands?
Thomas Russell Infants School is 26th of 1,690 and Thomas Russell Junior School is 350th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).