Burley Primary School, Ringwood
Burley Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Ringwood. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in December 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 170th-highest of the 305 schools in Hampshire with published results, and 8,234th of 14,452 across England. It was 83% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Hampshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Burley Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 86% of Year 6 pupils at Burley Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 64% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in Hampshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 81% in reading and 50% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Burley Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 13 families put Burley Primary School as their first choice and 39 named it as one of their preferences, for 13 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Burley Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Burley Primary School are Bransgore Church of England Primary School (3.6 miles, Good, 77% reading, 79% maths); Poulner Infant School and Nursery (3.8 miles, Good); Poulner Junior School (3.9 miles, Good, 83% reading, 78% maths); and Ringwood Junior School (3.9 miles, Good, 70% reading, 73% maths).
Burley Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.
Bransgore Church of England Primary SchoolPoulner Infant School and NurseryPoulner Junior SchoolRingwood Junior School
What parents say
50 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Burley Primary School (as of September 2025): 94% would recommend the school, 92% say their child is happy there and 50% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they would recommend the school (94%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (50%).
Who goes there
13.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (86%) and Mixed (10%).
In 2026, 16 pupils (19.8%) received SEN support and 9 (11.1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Staffing
Burley Primary School had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Burley Primary School.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is School only (nw-bound), 50 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Hampshire (72).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Burley Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 2.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from January 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Burley Primary School creates a warm, inclusive community where every child is known and valued. Teachers have strong expertise and use this to teach clearly, with particular strength in early reading and early years education. The school actively develops children's character and independence through enrichment activities and outdoor learning.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding early years provision with exceptional curriculum design and skilled staff developing children's vocabulary and independence
- High priority on reading with diverse texts and strong promotion of a love of reading
- Strong subject knowledge from teachers who explain new ideas clearly and check pupil understanding effectively
- Positive behaviour across school with respectful attitudes and effective pastoral support
- Well-supported pupils with SEND through individual plans and specific strategies
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects beyond early years, new knowledge is not being connected to earlier learning, leaving gaps in pupils' understanding
- Curriculum design in some subjects does not deliberately return to key knowledge from previous learning
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs, residential trips, school gardens, fundraising for charities, outdoor learning opportunities, weekly assemblies celebrating achievements
Burley Primary School is a friendly, happy community where pupils show kindness and achieve well. The school has improved significantly from its previous 'Requires Improvement' grade, with outstanding early years provision and good quality education across the school.
At a Glance
13.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
50 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 81% to 86% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 50% to 64% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 81% to 71% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
20.3
Avg class size
10.0
Infant (KS1)
24.0
KS2
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Burley Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Burley Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Burley Primary School is in Hampshire; for families living there:
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Hampshire is 9 (the median across 617 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Burley Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
83%
Available places
90 pupils
109 places
19 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Ringwood
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Ringwood
Across Hampshire council
Places available
15,642
Applications
12,982
Got 1st preference
93.4%
Got preferred school
98.9%
All primary applications across Hampshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
16
SEN Support
9
EHC Plans
30.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
81
Total Pupils
56
Boys
25
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
13.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,056
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,652
Per pupil
£674k
Total funding
£18k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.2%
Overall absence
21.5%
Persistent absence
79
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Burley Primary School
What are SATs results like at Burley Primary School?
Of the pupils at Burley Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 86% reached the expected standard in reading and 64% did so in maths.
What is Burley Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Burley Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in December 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Burley Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Burley Primary School is oversubscribed, Hampshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Burley Primary School?
Burley Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 83% of its 109 places.
How big are the classes at Burley Primary School?
Classes at Burley Primary School average 20.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Burley Primary School?
Burley Primary School has around 81 pupils on roll. 14% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Burley Primary School?
6.2% of sessions were missed at Burley Primary School in 2024/25. 21.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Burley Primary School?
Apply through Hampshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Burley Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Burley Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Hampshire is 9 (the median across 617 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Burley Primary School?
Burley Primary School is at Church Lane, Burley, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 4AP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)