Burlington Infant School

About Burlington Infant School

Burlington Infant School is a state primary in East Riding of Yorkshire that currently serves 152 pupils against a capacity of 240, leaving it with just under two-thirds of its places filled. That spare capacity is notable given the school’s intake profile: 34.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure well above the national average for primary schools and a clear signal that this is a school serving a community with higher-than-average economic disadvantage. Despite that, demand is strong. For the 2025/26 admissions cycle, the school received 49 total applications for 31 places, with all 31 first-preference applicants receiving offers. The oversubscription ratio of 1.58 confirms that Burlington is a popular choice locally, even if it isn’t yet at full capacity. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and takes children from age 4 to 7, meaning families will need to plan for a separate junior school move after Year 2.

Academically, Burlington Infant School holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained across both its most recent inspections. The 2023 graded inspection awarded Good across all five categories: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. The previous inspection in 2015 also rated overall effectiveness as Good, with leadership and management and early years provision both at that level. Because Burlington is an infant school, it doesn’t publish Key Stage 2 SATs results — those are taken at the end of Year 6, after children have moved on. For context, the local authority average for Key Stage 2 attainment across all primary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire is 61, but that figure isn’t directly comparable here. The school’s focus is on the early years foundation stage and Key Stage 1, where its Good rating for early years provision suggests a solid start for the youngest children.

The school offers a practical set of facilities including a forest school, sensory room, playing fields, music rooms, and an art studio, alongside clubs like gardening, coding, and eco club. Sports provision includes football, cricket, swimming, and dance. For families with children who have additional needs, Burlington lists SEND provisions for specific learning difficulties including dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, social emotional and mental health needs, speech language and communication needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. The school is oversubscribed, so families applying from outside the immediate catchment should be aware that all 31 first-preference applicants received offers in the most recent cycle, suggesting a tight but not impossible admissions picture. This is a school that suits families looking for a smaller, community-focused infant setting with strong early years support and a clear commitment to inclusion, particularly for children who may benefit from the sensory room or forest school provision.

Key Details

Frequently Asked Questions About Burlington Infant School

Helpful Guides for Parents