Burlington Junior School
Bridlington, YO16 7AQ · East Riding of Yorkshire · primary school
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101st of 111 primary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire we can score, 123 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 2.7/10 against 1,059 of them, against 2.2/10 nationally. 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 | 49.0 · 17 | 40% | 0.69 |
| Ofsted | 6 | 35% | 0.20 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Burlington Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 49.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. An Ofsted inspection in January 2026 used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (2.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 282 pupils against a stated capacity of 320. 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 steps are taken to raise attainment in writing? How does the new Ofsted framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Burlington Junior School
Overview
Burlington Junior School is described as a "happy place" where pupils feel valued and safe, with leaders demonstrating a "clear commitment to promoting an inclusive culture." While safeguarding standards are met and personal development is strong, the report identifies that teaching, achievement, and attendance currently "need attention" due to inconsistencies and underachievement in key subjects.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
- Leaders provide "clear direction" and have established effective systems for supporting pupils’ emotional and mental health.
- The school offers a "well-structured programme" for personal development, helping pupils develop "respect, empathy and a secure understanding of life in modern Britain."
- Staff show a "comprehensive understanding" of individual pupils, ensuring effective pastoral support and meaningful engagement with parents.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure teachers use assessment information to "clearly understand pupils’ starting points" and adapt teaching to support all pupils.
- Leaders need to ensure pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "effectively supported to access a curriculum that is tailored to their specific needs."
- Leaders should continue to refine strategies to improve achievement, particularly in mathematics, and reduce "persistent absence."
Safeguarding
The report states that "safeguarding standards are met," confirming that leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 49% |
| 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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