Burraton Community Primary School
Saltash, PL12 4LT · Cornwall · primary school
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92nd of 218 primary schools in Cornwall we can score, 236 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 — 4.4/10 against 3,927 of them, against 4.8/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Burraton Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access dance, mindfulness, outdoor adventurous activities, abseiling, canoeing, and kayaking, alongside trips for rock climbing and raft building. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 343 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 fall below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the outdoor adventurous programme?
What Ofsted said about Burraton Community Primary School
Overview
Burraton Community Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a “nurturing and inclusive place to learn” where pupils are happy and well-supported. The report highlights an ambitious curriculum and strong pastoral care, noting that pupils understand and respect difference within a calm environment. While most subjects see pupils retaining knowledge effectively, inconsistencies in teacher subject knowledge in some areas hinder full curriculum retention.
Strengths
- The school fosters “strong relationships between pupils and staff,” with bullying being “extremely rare” and behaviour expectations met consistently.
- The reading curriculum is “well organised,” with a consistent approach to phonics teaching and quick identification of pupils needing additional support.
- Staff successfully adapt the curriculum for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they receive the “right support to succeed.”
- The school promotes equality of opportunity well, offering a “wide range of extra-curricular experiences” and encouraging all pupils to participate.
- Governors “know the school well and strive to improve it further,” checking that actions positively impact the quality of education.
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure teachers have the necessary subject and pedagogical knowledge to support pupils in retaining key knowledge in all subjects, particularly where the curriculum is not yet fully embedded.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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