Burrington Church of England Primary School

About Burrington Church of England Primary School

Burrington Church of England Primary School sits in the middle of the pack in North Somerset, ranking 42nd out of 57 primary schools in the local authority. Its headline Key Stage 2 metric — the percentage of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths — stands at 54%, which is seven percentage points below the LA average of 61%. That places the school in the bottom half of the national rankings, at the 30th percentile. The gap is most noticeable in maths, where 62% of pupils met the expected standard compared with a local average that typically runs higher, and only 23% achieved the higher standard. Reading and writing tell a slightly more positive story: 62% reached the expected level in reading, and 77% in writing, with 15% hitting the higher standard in writing. The school's Progress 8 scores are not available, so it is difficult to say how much value the school adds relative to pupils' starting points, but the raw outcomes suggest a school that is broadly in line with or slightly behind its neighbours.

Ofsted last inspected Burrington in May 2017 and rated it Good overall, with leadership and management also judged Good. The previous inspection in 2009 also awarded a Good rating, so the school has held a consistent standard over time. The early years provision was rated as Requires Improvement in 2009, but that grade has since been superseded. The school is small, with 103 pupils on roll against a capacity of 105, and just 5.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals — well below the national average. The school offers a nursery provision, so children can join from age three. In terms of curriculum breadth, pupils have access to a Forest School, an ICT suite, a sports hall, art studios and a chapel, and the extracurricular programme includes drama, science club, eco club and choir. Sports on offer are cricket, rounders, football, netball and dance.

Admissions are highly competitive: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 39 applications for just 10 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.9. Only eight first-preference offers were made, meaning most families who put it first were successful, but the overall demand is strong. The school has a Church of England religious character, which may influence admissions criteria. SEND provision covers specific learning difficulties including dyslexia, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, and other difficulties or disabilities. This is a small village primary with a strong local reputation, suited to families who value a close-knit setting and a Christian ethos, but who are comfortable with academic outcomes that sit slightly below the LA average. The school's facilities and club offering are good for its size, and the Forest School is a notable asset for outdoor learning.

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