Berrow Primary Church Academy, Burnham-on-Sea
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Berrow Primary creates a warm, welcoming environment where children thrive and feel genuinely safe. The school has worked hard to improve teaching across reading, writing and mathematics, with results showing real progress. Staff know individual pupils well and provide tailored support, whether for those needing extra help or those ready for greater challenge.
Key Strengths
- Excellent attendance rates supported by a strong culture of belonging and 'scoop groups' for absent pupils
- Impeccable behaviour with warm relationships and consistent routines creating a highly conducive learning environment
- Well-sequenced curriculum with improving outcomes in reading, writing and mathematics at key stage 2
- Effective early identification and support for pupils with SEND and those who are disadvantaged
- Strong focus on reading and phonics with above-average outcomes in phonics screening checks
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils capable of higher achievement are not challenged sufficiently well and do not learn the curriculum as deeply as they could
- Checks on pupil learning do not consistently identify when pupils are ready to move on sooner
- Some pupils do not have the depth of knowledge intended in beliefs, faiths and cultures teaching
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open and positive culture where all legal requirements are fulfilled, ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Tennis, forest school, eco club, pupil parliament
Berrow Primary Church Academy is a welcoming and inclusive school where pupils love attending and feel safe. Leaders have made significant improvements to address historic weaknesses, particularly in curriculum teaching and pupil outcomes.
At a Glance
17.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 52% to 58%. Maths has declined from 71% to 63%. Writing has declined from 76% to 67%.
Class Sizes
20.8
Avg class size
16.0
Infant (KS1)
23.3
KS2
6
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
82%
Available places
173 pupils
210 capacity
37 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Burnham-on-Sea
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Burnham-on-Sea
Admissions Demand - Somerset
Places available
6,463
Applications
5,059
Got 1st preference
95.3%
Got preferred school
98.8%
Primary admissions across Somerset (2025/26)
Inspection History(101)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.45304%
Overall absence
9.77444%
Persistent absence
133
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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