Burntstump Seely CofE Primary Academy

About Burntstump Seely CofE Primary Academy

Burntstump Seely CofE Primary Academy, a Church of England primary in Gedling, Nottinghamshire, was rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent graded inspection in 2019, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2015. The school’s most recent ungraded inspection in December 2024 confirmed that standards have been maintained. The most telling exam metric comes from the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results: 57% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. That figure is slightly below the Nottinghamshire local authority average of 61%, placing the school 148th out of 286 primary schools in the county. In the Gedling local authority ranking, it sits 26th out of 32 schools, putting it in the bottom half of its immediate area. Nationally, the school ranks in the 64th percentile, meaning it performs better than roughly two-thirds of primary schools across England.

Looking deeper at the 2023/24 KS2 results, reading was the strongest subject, with 79% of pupils reaching the expected standard and 29% achieving a higher score. Maths followed with 71% at the expected level and 21% at the higher level. Writing and the combined reading, writing and maths measure both sat at 57% expected, with only 7% reaching the higher standard in each. Average scores were 106 in reading and 103 in maths, both above the national baseline of 100. The school has no Progress 8 data available, so it’s not possible to compare how much value it adds relative to pupils’ starting points. Ofsted’s inspection report praised leadership and management and early years provision as Good, though no specific breakdown was given for behaviour, personal development or quality of education in the most recent graded report. The school is small, with just 69 pupils on roll against a capacity of 120.

Burntstump Seely is heavily oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, it received 32 applications for just 7 places, a ratio of 4.57 applicants per place, with only 5 first-preference offers made. The school offers a nursery provision and a range of facilities including a forest school, music rooms, art studios, a chapel, and playing fields. Sports on offer include football, cricket, netball, swimming and athletics, while clubs include drama, choir, film club and chess. SEND support covers social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication, autistic spectrum disorder, and other difficulties. Parent View responses from 12 families were overwhelmingly positive: 92% would recommend the school, and 100% agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy. However, a small minority of parents disagreed that bullying is dealt with effectively or that concerns are handled properly, so it’s worth probing those areas on a visit. This school suits families who want a small, church-affiliated primary with strong community feel and a clear focus on early years, but who are comfortable with its below-average KS2 outcomes relative to the local authority.

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