Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Bedale, DL8 2HX · North Yorkshire · primary school
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111st of 252 primary schools in North Yorkshire we can score, 290 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 the 3,510 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.7/10 among them, against 4.5/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 11.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.7 out of 10 among them, against 4.5 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 119 pupils against a stated capacity of 133. 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 national median in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to help students reach the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Overview
This inspection found a school where leaders, staff, and pupils are proud of their shared vision to ‘celebrate, collaborate and pollinate’. Pupils behave well, feel cared for, and are eager to learn in a positive environment where bullying is rare. The school has made significant improvements since its previous inspection, with attendance rising and a broad, ambitious curriculum now in place.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate strong community skills, learning to ‘work together and respect each other’ from Reception to Year 6.
- The curriculum is ‘relevant, meaningful’ and carefully sequenced, particularly in subjects like geography where pupils ‘remember previous knowledge’.
- There is a ‘love of reading’ throughout the school, with younger pupils receiving timely phonics support to close gaps.
- Leaders have high expectations, and staff feel ‘well supported, trusted and valued’ following prioritised training and development.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities follow the same curriculum as their peers, with necessary adaptations ensuring success.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure full implementation of the curriculum in subjects like design technology and music, so pupils ‘learn and remember the knowledge’ identified at each stage.
- Teachers need to teach handwriting systematically and provide more opportunities for pupils to apply spelling and grammar rules, as variable quality currently ‘impedes the fluency’ of written work.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture where leaders are ‘alert to potential safeguarding risks’ and maintain detailed records.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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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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