Burlish Park Primary School
106%
Capacity
444
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About Burlish Park Primary School
Burlish Park Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Wyre Forest community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 444 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (106% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Burlish Park Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Heather Lindley, it falls under Worcestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4211th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 5th out of 27 in Wyre Forest.
Burlish Park Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 80 applications for 60 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 59 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Burlish Park Primary School include Gymnasium, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Athletics, Cross Country, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Book Club, Coding, Eco Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wyre Forest, Burlish Park Primary School is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Windermere Way, Stourport-on-Severn, Wyre Forest, DY13 8LA |
| Headteacher | Heather Lindley |
| Local Authority | Worcestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 444 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.7% |
| School Capacity | 444 / 420 (106% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Feb 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (70%)
4211th of 13,686
Nationally
404th of 1,378
In West Midlands
5th of 27
In Wyre Forest
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
70%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
70%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
SEN UnitSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
80
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
59 families put this school as their 1st choice (74% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Windermere Way, Stourport-on-Severn
Wyre Forest, DY13 8LA
Journey to School
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