Hornsea Burton Primary School

About Hornsea Burton Primary School

Hornsea Burton Primary School is a small state primary in East Riding of Yorkshire that clearly appeals to local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 13 applications for just 6 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 2.17 applicants per place. All 6 first-preference applicants were offered a spot, which suggests that while demand is strong, those who put it first have a solid chance. The school doesn't publish a parent recommendation percentage in the data, but the oversubscription figures alone signal a positive reputation in the community. With just 67 pupils on roll against a capacity of 135, the school is operating well below capacity, so there is room for growth. Headteacher Victoria Hart leads a mixed-gender, non-religious primary that also offers nursery provision for children from age 3.

Academically, Hornsea Burton performs well above the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 80% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared to the East Riding average of 61%. This places the school 12th out of 106 primaries in the local authority, comfortably in the top 25% nationally. Reading scores were particularly strong, with 90% of pupils meeting the expected standard and 30% reaching the higher standard. Maths followed a similar pattern, with 80% at expected and 30% at higher. Average scaled scores of 107 in both reading and maths are above the national benchmark of 100. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2022 rated it Good across all categories, including behaviour, leadership, early years provision and personal development, a rating it has held consistently since at least its previous inspection in 2012.

The school offers a practical, well-equipped environment for its pupils. Facilities include playing fields, art studios, music rooms, a sensory room, a library and a chapel. Sports provision covers tennis, football, netball, athletics, dance, rounders and cricket, while after-school clubs range from eco club and gardening to book club, science club, art club and film club. For families with children who have additional needs, the school lists a wide range of SEND provisions, including support for autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language difficulties, social and emotional mental health needs, and physical disabilities. With its strong academic outcomes, small class sizes and broad extracurricular offer, Hornsea Burton is a good fit for families who want a village-style primary with proven results and a supportive, inclusive ethos. The nursery provision also makes it convenient for families with younger children.

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