William Shrewsbury Primary School is a mainstream primary school in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, for children aged 3 to 11. In January 2026, 68 of its 617 pupils (11%) were getting SEN support and 28 (4.5%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 3–11
- 617 pupils
- Ofsted report card (2026)
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Staffordshire.
11% get SEN support
68 of 617 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Lower than the England average.
4.5% have an EHC plan
28 of 617 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
About the same as the England average.
Most common needs
- Social, emotional and mental health35
- Speech, language and communication26
- Moderate learning difficulty13
- Autism6
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Academy
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 617 (places for 578)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Melanie Murfin
- Part of
- Central Co-Operative Learning Trust
- Free school meals
- 19% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Staffordshire
- School reference (URN)
- 145097
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Staffordshire council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Report card, May 2026: Strong standard in 4 of 7 areas
Inspected in May 2026 under Ofsted’s new report cards, which grade each area separately, from Exceptional to Urgent improvement, instead of one overall grade.
- InclusionStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Early yearsStrong standard
- Leadership and governanceStrong standard
- SafeguardingMet
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, March 2022).
Contact and getting there
Church Road, Stretton, Burton-on-Trent, DE13 0HE
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- The Fountains High School Special school · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Good 0.9 miles
- The Fountains Primary School Special school · Ages 2–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.9 miles
- Newton Solney CofE (Aided) Infant School Mainstream + base · Ages 5–7 · Ofsted: Good 1.6 miles
- Samuel Allsopp Primary and Nursery School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 1.9 miles
Other mainstream schools
- The de Ferrers Academy Secondary · Ages 11–18 · SEN support 11.3%, EHC plans 1.9% 1.0 mile
- Egginton Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 17.2%, EHC plans 3.4% 1.1 miles
- Eton Park Junior Academy Primary · Ages 7–11 · SEN support 19.8%, EHC plans 3% 1.1 miles
All mainstream schools in Staffordshire SEND schools in Staffordshire
Questions about William Shrewsbury Primary School
How many pupils at William Shrewsbury Primary School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 68 of the 617 pupils (11%) were getting SEN support and 28 (4.5%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at William Shrewsbury Primary School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (35 pupils), speech, language and communication needs (26 pupils) and moderate learning difficulties (13 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at William Shrewsbury Primary School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at William Shrewsbury Primary School?
Through Staffordshire council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to William Shrewsbury Primary School?
You can ask for William Shrewsbury Primary School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does William Shrewsbury Primary School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Newton Solney CofE (Aided) Infant School, about 1.6 miles away.
Where is William Shrewsbury Primary School?
Church Road, Stretton, Burton-on-Trent, DE13 0HE, in Staffordshire.
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