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Burston Community Primary School
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Burston Community Primary School
- Primary
- Burston and Shimpling IP22 5TZ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is a priority with effective phonics teaching starting in Reception.
Success of the Curriculum: Learning builds appropriately from Reception to Year 6, ensuring pupils know and understand more as they move up.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects don't consider existing knowledge, causing overlap and slowing progress.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers often check how well pupils remember their learning and reading is a priority.
Support for Falling Behind: Extra 'keep up' sessions are provided for pupils who are falling behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have very positive attitudes to learning and conduct themselves well.
Support for SEND Pupils: Adults identify pupils' needs early, work closely with parents, and ensure successful classroom inclusion.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say there is no bullying and feel confident that adults would manage any worries.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils know how to stay safe online and offline through curriculum and assemblies.
Parent Feedback: 'This is a school at the heart of our community. We are so pleased with our child's progress.'
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils benefit from a range of clubs, sporting opportunities, and inter-school competitions.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are happy with the management of their workload and value the training and support they receive.
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About Us
Burston Community Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Norfolk, East of England.
It has 36 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 10 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The staff and governors are determined to provide all the children in our care with a happy, friendly, secure environment in which all contributions are encouraged and valued. It is the expectation that every child will have a positive, dynamic school experience which will inspire them, equip them for the outside world and instill in them a love of learning, that they will have all their lives. We shall encourage acceptance, reverence, and comprehension of everyone we encounter. All this is achieved when all staff, pupils, parents and governors understand their respective responsibilities and work together for a single aim.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
D-
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C
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C-
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 5-11 | 2-11 | 3-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 10.8 | 20.6 | 20 |
| Proficient Math | - | 105 | - |
| Proficient Read | - | 109 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 91 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 93 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 46.19% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 3.88% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 3 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 1 | 94 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50% | 55.04% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 6.78% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | -2.3 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 99 | 88 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 | 89 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50% | 51.55% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.5% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
10 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Burston Community Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1