Burrington Church of England Primary School
Bristol, BS40 7AD · North Somerset · primary school
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40th of 56 primary schools in North Somerset we can score, 64 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 3,124 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.0/10 among them, against 4.9/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 12 | 35% | 0.40 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Burrington Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.0 out of 10 among them, against 4.9 out of 10 nationally. The school was inspected in November 2025 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Engineering, Games, Writing, Chess, and Science clubs. Sports include netball, hockey, football, tag rugby, and tennis. Arts and music offer choir, singing, and Young Musician, Artist, Writer, and Chef programmes. A residential camp is organised, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 107 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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
Since the similar-intake comparison places the school at 3.0 out of 10, what specific support is provided for pupils who are working towards the expected standard
What Ofsted said about Burrington Church of England Primary School
Overview
Burrington Church of England Primary School provides a high-quality education where pupils are "very well prepared for their life beyond school." The report highlights a "strong standard" in personal development, with an "inclusive culture" that ensures all pupils feel valued and safe. While achievement and teaching generally meet the "expected standard," the school is noted for its effective leadership and strong community links.
Strengths
- Personal development is an "integral part of the school’s work," enriched by opportunities like guest speakers, visits, and links with a school in Zambia.
- Pupils behave with "integrity" and live up to school values, creating an environment where "unfair or unkind behaviour is not tolerated."
- Leaders have designed a "broad and ambitious curriculum" that builds knowledge systematically, ensuring pupils are "ready for their next steps."
- The school fosters an "inclusive culture" with a "family feel," where staff work closely with families to remove barriers to success.
- Staff feel "valued and involved," benefiting from professional learning programmes and mindful leadership regarding workload.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should strengthen the teaching of writing, as it does not "consistently develop pupils' writing as well as it could."
- Staff in the early years should maximise opportunities for high-quality interactions to help children develop their "spoken ideas and vocabulary" more strongly.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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