Richard Wakefield CofE Primary Academy — Primary School in Burton-on-Trent

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Richard Wakefield CofE Primary Academy

Burton-on-Trent, DE13 9NR

259 Pupils

300 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

13.50% FSM %

126 Boys

133 Girls

About Richard Wakefield CofE Primary Academy

Richard Wakefield CofE Primary Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 3–11 based in Staffordshire, West Midlands. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 259 pupils on roll. School capacity: 300. Current headteacher: Joanne Lowe.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Staffordshire or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Staffordshire
Region	West Midlands
Administrative District	East Staffordshire
Parliamentary Constituency	Burton and Uttoxeter
Ward	Dove
Urban / Rural	Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Church of England
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	AFFINITY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Opened	01-09-2018
UKPRN	10080895
URN	145459
Data Last Updated	16-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr David Lees	Chair of Local Governing Body	19/09/2023	18/09/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Clare Hodson-Walker	Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School	01/09/2023	—	N/A
Jackie Benstead	Local Governor	01/09/2022	31/08/2026	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mrs Justine Bramley	Local Governor	06/10/2021	05/10/2025	Elected by school staff
Dr Carrie Lancelott	Local Governor	04/05/2022	03/05/2026	Elected by parents
Mr David Lees	Local Governor	11/07/2023	10/07/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Christine Lees	Local Governor	18/10/2023	17/10/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Joanne Lowe	Local Governor	01/09/2021	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Anna Mahoney	Local Governor	24/02/2026	23/02/2030	Elected by parents
Mr Philip Norris	Local Governor	09/07/2025	08/07/2029	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mr Brendan Pearce-Brindley	Local Governor	12/12/2023	13/01/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Sue Rushton	Local Governor	18/03/2025	17/03/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust