Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
85%
Capacity
113
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the North Yorkshire community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 113 pupils on roll and is well-filled (85% of 133 places).
Ofsted has rated Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Suzanne Smart, it falls under North Yorkshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5382nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 75th out of 223 in North Yorkshire.
Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 50 applications for 19 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School include ICT Suite, Art Studios, Forest School, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Netball, Tennis and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Gardening, Coding, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Yorkshire, Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Burneston, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 2HX |
| Headteacher | Suzanne Smart |
| Local Authority | North Yorkshire |
| Number of Pupils | 113 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.0% |
| School Capacity | 113 / 133 (85% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5382nd of 13,686
Nationally
556th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
75th of 223
In North Yorkshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
67%
Expected Standard
25%
Higher Standard
'22/23
65%
'23/24
67%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: 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
2025/26Oversubscribed19
50
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
21 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
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Contact Information
Burneston, Bedale
North Yorkshire, DL8 2HX
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