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Thomas Russell Junior School

Gilmour Lane, Burton-on-Trent, DE13 8EU
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Thomas Russell Junior School
Burton-on-Trent, DE13 8EU
250 Pupils
252 Capacity
7–11 Age Range
4.00% FSM %
125 Boys
125 Girls
About Thomas Russell Junior School

Thomas Russell Junior School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 7–11 based in Staffordshire, West Midlands. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 250 pupils on roll. School capacity: 252. Current headteacher: James Emery.

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 Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Staffordshire
Region West Midlands
Administrative District East Staffordshire
Parliamentary Constituency Lichfield
Ward Bagots & Needwood
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10075100
URN 124150
Data Last Updated 10-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Phil Evans Chair of Governors 26/09/2024 28/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rachel Bennett Governor 26/04/2022 26/04/2026 Elected by parents
Miss Claire Branson Governor 01/09/2018 31/08/2037 Appointed by GB/board
Mr James Emery Governor 01/09/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Marie Keasley Governor 26/03/2021 26/03/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Claire Mallett Governor 28/02/2023 28/02/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Kelly Robbins Governor 28/02/2023 28/02/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Jujar Singh Governor 25/11/2019 28/02/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Louise Vardy Governor 02/03/2022 02/03/2026 Elected by school staff
Mrs Elaine Watling Governor 23/10/2023 23/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Tamsyn Whitmore Governor 14/12/2023 13/12/2027 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Thomas Russell Infants School
0.35 km • Burton-on-Trent
Other
John Taylor High School
0.58 km • Burton-on-Trent
Other
Walton On Trent CofE Primary and Nursery School
2.56 km • Swadlincote
Other
All Saints Church of England Primary and Nursery School
3.85 km • Burton-on-Trent
Other
John Taylor Free School
4.07 km • Burton-on-Trent
Other
Rykneld Primary School
4.42 km • Burton-on-Trent
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Thomas Russell Junior School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire.
Thomas Russell Junior School has 250 pupils, with a capacity of 252.
Thomas Russell Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11.
The Headteacher at Thomas Russell Junior School is Mr James Emery.
Thomas Russell Junior School is at Gilmour Lane, Barton-Under-Needwood, Burton-on-Trent, DE13 8EU, in the Staffordshire local authority, West Midlands.
Sixth form at Thomas Russell Junior School: Does not have a sixth form.
Thomas Russell Junior School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr James Emery
Gilmour Lane, Barton-Under-Needwood, Burton-on-Trent, DE13 8EU
01283247505
www.thomasrussell-junior.staffs.sch.uk
Location
DE13 8EU  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 124150
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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