Burnopfield Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE16 6PT · County Durham · primary school
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63rd of 188 primary schools in County Durham we can score, 208 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 — 8.6/10 against 3,780 of them, against 8.0/10 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 | 78.0 · 84 | 40% | 3.36 |
| Ofsted | 12 | 35% | 0.40 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Burnopfield Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 78.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 12.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.0 out of 10 against all schools). The most recent inspection took place in May 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join art, film, digital, forest school, library, Little Kickers, and karate clubs. Sports options include running, multisports, tennis, gymnastics, football, netball, and HIIT training. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 351 pupils against a stated capacity of 400. 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 working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Forest School sessions? How does the new inspection framework affect the current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Burnopfield Primary School
Overview
Burnopfield Primary School is described as a "calm, purposeful place that is rooted in strong relationships," where pupils are "safe and valued." The report highlights "inclusion" as a "notable strength," with leaders using "highly effective systems" to support diverse learners, including those with special educational needs and disabilities. While most aspects of the school meet the "expected standard," the overall picture is one of a stable, well-led institution where pupils "thrive" and achieve well above national averages.
Strengths
- Inclusion is a "notable strength," with staff using "personalised strategies" and "structured routines" to ensure all pupils access learning successfully.
- Attendance is a "strength," with whole-school rates "above the national average" due to a "highly effective, well-structured approach."
- Pupils achieve well, with a "high proportion" reaching outcomes "above the national average" by the end of key stage 2.
- Staff-pupil relationships are "warm, purposeful and anchored in trusting relationships," fostering a sense of belonging.
- Leaders use funding "effectively," ensuring disadvantaged pupils achieve "at least as well as their peers nationally."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should "strengthen the consistency of teaching approaches" so pupils experience "equally effective learning throughout the school."
- Teachers should use questioning to "probe some pupils’ thinking deeply enough" to help them "extend their understanding."
- Leaders should "further embed their approaches to managing pupils' behaviour" to reduce "low-level disruption."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 86% |
| 2024/25 | 78% |
| 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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