Burston Community Primary School
36%
Capacity
25
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About Burston Community Primary School
Burston Community Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the South Norfolk community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 25 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (36% of 70 places).
Ofsted has rated Burston Community Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Karen Millar, it falls under Norfolk local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 33% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13066th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 47th out of 54 in South Norfolk.
Burston Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 17 applications for 7 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 7 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Burston Community Primary School include Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Dining Hall, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Swimming, Gymnastics, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Norfolk, Burston Community Primary School is one of the options available in the East of England 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Crown Green, Diss, South Norfolk, IP22 5TZ |
| Headteacher | Karen Millar |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Number of Pupils | 25 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.0% |
| School Capacity | 25 / 70 (36% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Nov 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 6 Feb 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (33%)
13066th of 13,686
Nationally
1500th of 1,612
In East of England
47th of 54
In South Norfolk
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
33%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed7
17
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
7 families put this school as their 1st choice (41% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Crown Green, Diss
South Norfolk, IP22 5TZ
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