Burpham Primary School

About Burpham Primary School

Burpham Primary School is a primary school for children between the ages of four and eleven with a specialist unit for children with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN Unit). We aspire to help every child in our care to develop as a whole person, becoming confident, happy, independent, creative and adaptable; to love learning and achieve more than they ever thought possible.

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Key Facts

Founded 1908

Head/Principal Mrs Jo White

Rating Breakdown

Based on verified reviews

Safety & Security 4.3

Teaching Quality 4.7

Communication 4.3

Student Wellbeing 4.3

Facilities 4.7

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 143 responses • 33.2% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

91.6% positive 8.4% negative

My child feels safe at this school

94.4% positive 5.6% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

87.4% positive 11.2% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

82.6% positive 13.3% negative

My child does well at this school

88.8% positive 8.4% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 143 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

19.6

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

79.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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Emily B

Parent Feb 15, 2023

5.0

"Wonderful School with a Heart of Gold"

I've been blown away by the kindness and dedication of the staff at Burpham Primary. My child has thrived in the specialist unit for children with speech, language and communication needs. The facilities are also fantastic, and the way they incorporate learning into everyday activities is truly impressive.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Rachel T

Parent Sep 15, 2022

4.0

"A Happy and Supportive Community"

We've been really impressed by the sense of community at Burpham Primary. The teachers are always available to chat, and my child loves the after-school clubs and activities. The school's focus on safety and individual strengths has given me peace of mind as a parent.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Mark S

Parent Jun 1, 2022

5.0

"A Great School with a Strong Focus on Inclusion"

Burpham Primary has exceeded our expectations in every way. The staff are passionate about creating an inclusive environment, and my child loves the way they're encouraged to explore their interests. The mastery-learning model is also a great way to ensure every child gets the support they need.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sophie W

Parent Dec 1, 2021

3.0

"A Good School, But Some Room for Improvement"

We had a great experience with our child at Burpham Primary, but I feel that the school could do more to engage with parents. Communication can be a bit hit-and-miss at times, and I wish they had more regular updates on our child's progress. Still, the staff are lovely, and the curriculum is well-structured.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 3/5

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