Burham Church of England Primary School
Rochester, ME1 3SY · Kent · primary school
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162nd of 425 primary schools in Kent we can score, 460 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 — 6.2/10 against 4,238 of them, against 6.4/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Burham Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 9.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (6.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club and an after-school club. Trips include visits to Bewl Water, Kingswood, PGL, and Grosvenor Hall.
Getting in
The published school roll is 179 pupils against a stated capacity of 196. 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 maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Burham Church of England Primary School
Overview
Burham Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are happy and feel safe. The new leadership team has successfully embedded school values, creating a positive environment with high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils are confident in discussing respect and feel secure, knowing adults address unkind behaviour "quickly and fairly".
- Reading is "prioritised and is taught effectively," with targeted support ensuring every pupil keeps up and new arrivals make rapid progress.
- Staff are "extremely well supported," with workload and well-being regularly reviewed, while governors maintain an "effective balance of support and challenge".
- The early years curriculum is well developed, focusing on children becoming "exploratory, independent learners".
- Pupils enjoy a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities, including trips, clubs, and charity work linked to the school’s values.
Areas to improve
- Task design in some subjects needs refinement so pupils remember specific knowledge rather than just "remembering activities".
- Formative assessment processes must become more precise to identify and address "misconceptions or gaps in their learning".
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 45% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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
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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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