Burnham-On-Sea Infant School
About Burnham-On-Sea Infant School
Burnham-On-Sea Infant School was rated Requires Improvement overall in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, a significant change from its previous Outstanding rating in 2009. The inspection report shows a mixed picture: behaviour and attitudes, along with personal development, were both rated Good, but the quality of education, early years provision, and leadership and management all received a Requires Improvement grade. For a school that only covers Reception to Year 2, there are no KS2 SATs results to examine, so the most informative academic metric here is the Ofsted breakdown itself. The school serves children aged 4 to 7, meaning its academic focus is on the early years foundation stage and Key Stage 1, where the foundation for later learning is built. The Requires Improvement rating in early years provision is particularly notable, as this is the starting point for all pupils at the school.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Jan 2023Source: Ofsted, 9 Feb 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
School day
Teaching hours
09:00 – 15:30
Source: burnhaminfants.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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