Burlington CofE School
Kirkby-in-Furness, LA17 7UH · Westmorland and Furness · primary school
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83rd of 108 primary schools in Westmorland and Furness we can score, 121 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 — 0.2/10 against 3,159 of them, against 0.7/10 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 | 36.0 · 6 | 40% | 0.22 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Burlington CofE School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 36.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend a breakfast club and an after-school club. Trips include a waterpark visit for Class 1, EUREKA in Liverpool for Classes 2 and 3, and a journey from Coniston to Barrow.
Getting in
The published school roll is 76 pupils against a stated capacity of 84. 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 to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific strategies are used to close the gap with national averages in literacy? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Burlington CofE School
Overview
Burlington CofE School is rated as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. The report describes a ‘nurturing environment’ where pupils are ‘kind, polite and happy’ and thrive under high expectations. Leaders have established an ‘ambitious curriculum’ that prepares most pupils well for the next stage of their education, supported by strong staff relationships and effective governance.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate ‘positive attitudes to their learning’ with ‘rare’ low-level disruption and high achievement, including for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Leaders have ‘prioritised reading’, ensuring books are ‘well matched to the sounds that they learn’, helping most pupils become ‘confident and fluent readers’.
- The curriculum is enhanced by educational trips, such as visits to Ingleton and Hadrian’s Wall, which deepen pupils’ understanding of subjects like geography and history.
- Pupils develop into ‘confident and resilient young people’ through activities supporting mental health, cooking with locally sourced food, and learning about diverse cultures and faiths.
- Staff benefit from support regarding ‘workload and well-being’ and are ‘proud to work at the school’.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure staff receive support to help pupils develop ‘secure knowledge of letters and sounds’, as some activities do not consistently help pupils ‘sound and blend as accurately as they should’.
- Leaders must ensure teachers receive support to ‘deliver the curriculum consistently well’, as some teachers in a small number of subjects do not design learning that helps pupils develop ‘sufficient depth of understanding’.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with a ‘strong culture’ ensuring staff receive regular training and can quickly identify pupils at risk of harm.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 36% |
| 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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