Richard Wakefield CofE Primary Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Richard Wakefield CofE Primary Academy
Address: Burton Street, Tutbury
Town/City: Burton-on-Trent
County: Staffordshire
Postcode: DE13 9NR
Telephone Number: 01283 247535
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2018
Trust: Affinity Learning Partnership
Sponsor: The De Ferrers Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Joanne Lowe
Capacity: 300
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 255 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 85% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 13.3%

Location and administration

URN: 145459
DfE Number: 860/3119
UKPRN: 10080895
UPRN: 100032002893
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: East Staffordshire (E07000193)
Constituency: Burton and Uttoxeter (E14001143)
Electoral Ward: Dove (E05014480)
Diocese: CE20(Diocese of Lichfield)

Easting & Northing: 421379E, 328755N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 51' 23.42" N 1° 41' 1.7" W
Plus Code: 9C4WV848+JF

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Jackie Benstead - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Justine Bramley - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 5 October 2025.
  • Ms Sarah Campbell - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 July 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 July 2030.
  • Dr Carrie Lancelott - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 May 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 3 May 2026.
  • Mrs Christine Sarah Lees - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 October 2027.
  • Mr David Lees - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 19 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 September 2025.
  • Mr David Lees - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 July 2027.
  • Mrs Joanne Lowe - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Anna Mahoney - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 February 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 February 2030.
  • Mr Philip Norris - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 July 2025 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 8 July 2029.
  • Mr Brendan Pearce-Brindley - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 December 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 January 2026.
  • Sue Rushton - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 March 2029.
  • Joanne Sennitt - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 13 July 2026.
  • Megan Siner - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 5 October 2029.