St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Burnham-on-Crouch
Burnham-on-Crouch, CM0 8LZ · Essex · primary school
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79th of 391 primary schools in Essex we can score, 444 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 — 7.8/10 against 4,299 of them, against 7.8/10 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 | 94.0 · 99 | 40% | 3.96 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Burnham-on-Crouch overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 94.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 6.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.8 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access a breakfast club and an after-school club. Sports activities include swimming, rounders, football, dodgeball, cross country, netball, tag rugby, and cricket.
Getting in
The published school roll is 246 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 last inspection was in 2022, what specific improvements have been made to the curriculum since then? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs integrate with the main school day for families needing wraparound support?
What Ofsted said about St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Burnham-on-Crouch
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that St Mary’s Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School “continues to be a good school.” Pupils are described as happy, respectful, and engaged with an “ambitious curriculum,” benefiting from strong leadership and effective safeguarding arrangements.
Strengths
- Teachers possess “strong knowledge of the subjects they teach” and effectively check pupil understanding, leading to positive impacts on writing and discussion.
- The teaching of reading is a clear priority, with targeted support ensuring pupils with gaps in knowledge improve their fluency and comprehension.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access the same “ambitious curriculum” as their peers and “achieve well from their starting points.”
- Governors “ensure their statutory roles are fulfilled effectively,” holding leaders to account while supporting staff well-being.
- Children in the early years “get off to a good start,” supported by skilled adults in rehearsing new vocabulary and foundational knowledge.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure staff receive additional training so the “newly introduced phonics curriculum” is implemented consistently, as variable expertise means not all pupils learn to read as quickly as they could.
- Leaders should review assessment systems in foundation subjects to address “minor variations” that prevent gaps in pupils’ knowledge from being addressed efficiently.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” noting that leaders are “rigorous in their approach to making sure pupils are safe” and that recruitment checks are carried out appropriately.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 94% |
| 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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