Richard Wakefield CofE Primary Academy
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: www.richardwakefieldprimary.com
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
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%
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
DfE Record: View record
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- 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.