Burford CofE Primary School
Tenbury Wells, WR15 8AT · Shropshire · primary school
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66th of 97 primary schools in Shropshire we can score, 127 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 4.1/10 against 3,494 of them, against 4.3/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| Ofsted | 14 | 35% | 0.48 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Burford CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. A higher 12.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.3 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in June 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 141 pupils against a stated capacity of 145. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in literacy? What does the daily timetable look like for a Year 6 student? How does the school communicate progress to parents between termly reports?
What Ofsted said about Burford CofE Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where leaders have established a clear vision with “pupils at the heart of everything they do.” It highlights a “highly inclusive culture” where children feel a strong sense of belonging and thrive academically and emotionally, supported by effective leadership and positive staff relationships.
Strengths
- Leaders create a “highly inclusive culture” where every pupil is known, has a voice, and feels they belong.
- Staff work in “close partnership with parents” to quickly identify needs and provide appropriate support for all pupils, including those with special educational needs.
- The curriculum is “broad and balanced” with the local area at its core, ensuring learning builds logically and pupils are well prepared for future stages.
- Pupils demonstrate high levels of personal development, showing maturity in understanding safety, relationships, and “fundamental British values.”
- Behaviour is excellent, with a “calm, orderly and respectful environment” where bullying is not tolerated and older pupils act as positive role models.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure teaching consistently provides pupils with opportunities to complete more complex work when they are ready.
- Leaders should continue their work to raise attendance and reduce persistent absence.
- Leaders should further develop the early years curriculum so that children develop a broader understanding of the wider world.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an “open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility” ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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