Burnt Oak Primary School
Gillingham, ME7 1LS · Medway · primary school
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49th of 56 primary schools in Medway we can score, 76 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 46.0 · 14 | 40% | 0.56 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.78 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.74 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Burnt Oak Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 46.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 3.0%, against a national median of 7%. The school was rated Good by Ofsted in July 2022.
Getting in
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Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are working below the expected standard in literacy? What specific interventions are in place to help students progress towards the higher standard? How has the teaching approach evolved since the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Burnt Oak Primary School
Overview
Burnt Oak Primary School is described as a “caring community” where pupils are happy and enjoy their learning. Leaders have successfully raised expectations and standards since the previous inspection, resulting in improved pupil achievement and a strong focus on inclusion and well-being.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well and feel safe, supported by “strong” pastoral care and staff who act quickly to resolve concerns.
- Reading is a clear priority, with staff motivating pupils to read for pleasure and using “high quality, challenging texts.”
- The curriculum in core subjects like English and mathematics is “clearly sequenced,” helping pupils build on prior knowledge.
- Leaders provide opportunities to broaden experiences, fostering “confidence, resilience and independence” through clubs, trips, and pupil responsibilities.
- Staff work as a “strong supportive team,” and governors effectively challenge leaders to hold them to account.
Areas to improve
- Curriculum planning in some foundation subjects lacks a “clear, explicit overview” of essential knowledge and skills.
- Subject leaders must refine the curriculum to ensure “clear progression in knowledge and skills” is embedded for better teaching clarity.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff trained to identify risks and take “swift” action, including working with external agencies when appropriate.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 49% |
| 2023/24 | 49% |
| 2024/25 | 46% |
| 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.
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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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