Burnopfield Primary School
92%
Capacity
368
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Burnopfield Primary School
Burnopfield Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the County Durham community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 368 pupils on roll and is well-filled (92% of 400 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Burnopfield Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rebecca Brunton, it falls under County Durham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 86% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 603rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 9th out of 170 in County Durham.
Burnopfield Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 72 applications for 48 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 47 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Burnopfield Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Tennis, Athletics, Swimming, as well as clubs including Chess, Book Club, Coding, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 19.4%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in County Durham, Burnopfield Primary School is one of the options available in the North East 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Front Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, County Durham, NE16 6PT |
| Headteacher | Rebecca Brunton |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Number of Pupils | 368 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 19.4% |
| School Capacity | 368 / 400 (92% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 May 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 26 Jun 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (86%)
603rd of 13,686
Nationally
29th of 677
In North East
9th of 170
In County Durham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
86%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
77%
'23/24
86%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed48
72
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
47 families put this school as their 1st choice (65% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Front Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
County Durham, NE16 6PT
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