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Burnopfield Primary School

County Durham, NE16 6PTPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2022
KS2 Results
86%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
47 1st-choice / 48 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#603 of 13,686 nationally

About Burnopfield Primary School

Burnopfield Primary School is one of only eight primary schools in County Durham to hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating, though its own rating is Good. It ranks 9th out of 170 primary schools in the local authority on the key stage 2 expected standard measure, placing it in the top five per cent of schools locally. Among its closest peers in the authority, Montalbo Nursery & Primary School leads the pack, followed by Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School and Cestria Primary School, all of which sit ahead on the same ranking metric. For families weighing up options in this part of County Durham, Burnopfield is a strong, consistently performing state primary that holds its own against the very best in the area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressFront Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, County Durham, NE16 6PT
HeadteacherRebecca Brunton
Local AuthorityCounty Durham
Number of Pupils368
Free School Meals (FSM)19.4%
School Capacity368 / 400 (92% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 May 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 26 Jun 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibraryPlaying FieldsArt StudiosSports HallICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

NetballTennisAthleticsSwimming

Clubs & Activities

ChessBook ClubCodingScience ClubChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:25

Source: burnopfieldschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Burnopfield Primary School

Burnopfield Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.