Burlington Infant and Nursery School, New Malden
Burlington Infant and Nursery School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 7 in New Malden. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2023. It was 99% full in 2025.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2023)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Kingston upon Thames (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Burlington Infant and Nursery School in detail
Getting a place at Burlington Infant and Nursery School
For September 2026 entry, 126 families put Burlington Infant and Nursery School as their first choice and 269 named it as one of their preferences, for 120 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 13 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Burlington Infant and Nursery School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Burlington Infant and Nursery School are Burlington Junior School (under 0.1 miles, Good, 82% reading, 84% maths); Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 87% reading, 94% maths); West Wimbledon Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 77% reading, 74% maths); and Christ Church New Malden CofE Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 86% reading, 88% maths).
Burlington Junior SchoolSacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolWest Wimbledon Primary SchoolChrist Church New Malden CofE Primary School
Who goes there
11.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 63.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (25%), White British (23%) and Mixed (18%).
In 2026, 77 pupils (16.7%) received SEN support and 10 (2.2%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is New Malden Station, about 730 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Shannon Corner / Rookwood Avenue, 120 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Burlington Infant and Nursery School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Burlington Infant and Nursery School are Coombe Boys' School (0.3 miles), Raynes Park High School (0.5 miles), The Holy Cross School (0.6 miles) and Coombe Girls' School (1 mile).
Coombe Boys' SchoolRaynes Park High SchoolThe Holy Cross SchoolCoombe Girls' School
Sources: DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Kingston upon Thames published that the last place for 2021 entry went to a family 1.173 km away (straight line). The cut-off moves every year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's October 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Burlington Infant and Nursery School excels at building children's confidence and love of learning through high-quality teaching and strong relationships. The school provides exceptional support for all pupils, including those with additional needs, ensuring every child flourishes. Parents appreciate the guidance and support staff provide in helping them support their children's learning at home.
Key Strengths
- Carefully planned curriculum with ambitious, coherently structured knowledge and skills across all subjects - particularly strong in reading with consistent phonics delivery
- Exceptional support for pupils with additional needs and SEND, with staff adapting teaching and enabling all pupils to flourish
- Outstanding behaviour and conduct with well-established routines, high self-control, and respectful school culture
- Strong character development programme celebrating diversity and inclusion, with extensive opportunities for pupils to develop talents and interests
- Highly skilled staff team with effective coaching and mentoring culture that supports continuous professional development
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school maintaining safety and well-being as its primary concern and creating an open, positive culture around safeguarding.
Extracurricular Activities
Music performances, learning council, eco council
Burlington Infant and Nursery School is an outstanding school where pupils develop a love of learning in a safe and nurturing environment with exemplary behaviour and strong relationships.
At a Glance
11.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
30.2
Avg class size
29.8
Infant (KS1)
14
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Burlington Infant and Nursery School
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Burlington Infant and Nursery School.
- Zone All Sports and Care LtdAt the school · Not yet graded
- Little Star School Club760m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Burlington Infant and Nursery School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Burlington Infant and Nursery School is in Kingston upon Thames; for families living there:
Apply to Kingston upon Thames for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 59
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 7
- Children hurt
- 10
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 59 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 52 slight.
10 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise.
10 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Kingston upon Thames is 41 (the median across 65 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.
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Your chances of a place at Burlington Infant and Nursery School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
358 pupils
360 places
2 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - New Malden
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for New Malden
Across Kingston upon Thames council
Places available
1,664
Applications
1,457
Got 1st preference
90.0%
Got preferred school
99.1%
All primary applications across Kingston upon Thames council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
77
SEN Support
10
EHC Plans
18.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
462
Total Pupils
227
Boys
235
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
22
Teachers
21.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£55,283
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,879
Per pupil
£2292k
Total funding
£74k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.9%
Overall absence
9.3%
Persistent absence
246
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Burlington Infant and Nursery School
Questions parents ask about Burlington Infant and Nursery School
What is Burlington Infant and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Burlington Infant and Nursery School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2023.
How close to Burlington Infant and Nursery School do you need to live?
Kingston upon Thames published for September 2021 entry that the last place offered at Burlington Infant and Nursery School on distance went to a family 1.17 km away. This is the authority's own figure for one year, not a fixed boundary - the cut-off moves with the number of applications, so treat it as a guide rather than a guarantee.
Is it hard to get a place at Burlington Infant and Nursery School?
Burlington Infant and Nursery School was close to full in 2025, at 99% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Burlington Infant and Nursery School?
Classes at Burlington Infant and Nursery School average 30.2 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Burlington Infant and Nursery School?
Burlington Infant and Nursery School has around 462 pupils on roll. 12% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Burlington Infant and Nursery School?
3.9% of sessions were missed at Burlington Infant and Nursery School in 2024/25. 9.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Burlington Infant and Nursery School?
Apply through Kingston upon Thames's coordinated admissions process, naming Burlington Infant and Nursery 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.
Does Burlington Infant and Nursery School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Zone All Sports and Care Ltd (registered, not yet graded). There is another within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Burlington Infant and Nursery School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 59 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 52 slight. 10 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise. 10 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Kingston upon Thames is 41 (the median across 65 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Burlington Infant and Nursery School?
Burlington Infant and Nursery School is at Burlington Road, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 4LT.
Sources: Kingston upon Thames admissions booklet; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)