Burleigh Primary School
Waltham Cross, EN8 9DP · Hertfordshire · primary school
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186th of 337 primary schools in Hertfordshire we can score, 398 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 — 5.0/10 against 3,314 of them, against 4.9/10 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| 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.
Burleigh Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. A higher 9.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join CHEXS and the Teddy Bear Marathon, perform in Wicked and sing at Bradby Hall and Haileybury. Trips include Year 5 Cuffley Camp, a Year 6 PGL residential, and Year 1 Epping Forest investigations. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 410 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 fall below the national median in core subjects? What specific support is available for the Year 6 residential trip?
What Ofsted said about Burleigh Primary School
Overview
Burleigh Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils enjoy their work and play while embodying ‘MAGIC’ values. Leaders have recently improved the curriculum, ensuring specific content is clearly mapped out, which helps many pupils successfully build their learning over time. The school fosters a positive culture of care, with staff setting high expectations and providing personalised support for all children.
Strengths
- Pupils experience positive relationships with staff and feel happy and safe, turning to adults for support with any worries.
- Early reading is taught consistently well using a bespoke phonics scheme, helping many pupils become fluent and confident readers.
- Staff identify the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) promptly and provide effective, targeted help.
- The governing body provides appropriate support and challenge to leaders, ensuring staff workload and well-being are well managed.
- Pupils learn to be tolerant and respectful, developing a good understanding of different people and cultures through carefully selected activities.
Areas to improve
- The school should provide training and support for some staff to deliver the intended curriculum more effectively, particularly regarding questioning and checking pupil learning.
- Variations in how well content is delivered in some curriculum areas impact how well some pupils are progressing.
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 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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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