Burlish Park Primary School, Stourport-on-Severn
Burlish Park Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Stourport-on-Severn, part of The Rivers C of E Multi Academy Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 4th-highest of the 8 schools in Stourport-on-Severn with published results, and 6,110th of 14,452 across England. It was 93% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Worcestershire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Burlish Park Primary School in detail
Burlish Park Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Burlish Park Primary School, where we embrace our mission of delivering extraordinary education , nurturing extraordinary people , and shaping extraordinary futures . Our vibrant community is dedicated to fostering an environment where each child can thrive and reach their fullest potential. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our strengths across various areas."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, tennis, dance, drama and choir.
The school runs after-school care.
Coming up: an open day on Thursday 3 December 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Worcestershire
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 71% of Year 6 pupils at Burlish Park Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 88% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 74% in Worcestershire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (75% in reading, 82% in maths).
Getting a place at Burlish Park Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 47 families put Burlish Park Primary School as their first choice and 70 named it as one of their preferences, for 50 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Burlish Park Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Burlish Park Primary School are Stourport Primary Academy (0.5 miles, Good, 47% reading, 56% maths); St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School (0.7 miles, Requires improvement, 83% reading, 76% maths); Wilden All Saints CofE Primary School (0.8 miles, Outstanding, 86% reading, 77% maths); and Lickhill Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 96% reading, 81% maths).
Burlish Park Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
Stourport Primary AcademySt Wulstan's Catholic Primary SchoolWilden All Saints CofE Primary SchoolLickhill Primary School
The trust
Burlish Park Primary School is one of 15 schools run by The Rivers C of E Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 62% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
11.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 39 pupils (8.6%) received SEN support and 15 (3.3%) 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.
Burlish Park Primary School has a SEN unit for speech, language and communication needs: 10 places, 10 pupils on roll.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Hartlebury Rail Station, about 2.6 miles away in a straight line.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is High School (adjacent), 40 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 121 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Worcestershire (78), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Burlish Park Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 0.5 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; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; 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 · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its January 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Personal development, Leadership & management.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Early years.
At a Glance
11.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SEN unit: Speech and language
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 75% to 71% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 82% to 88% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 76% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.7
Avg class size
27.2
Infant (KS1)
29.9
KS2
14
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Burlish Park Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 15
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 15 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 11 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
5 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 Worcestershire is 5.5 (the median across 276 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 Burlish Park Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
93%
Near capacity
392 pupils
420 places
28 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Stourport-on-Severn
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Stourport-on-Severn
Across Worcestershire council
Places available
6,801
Applications
5,492
Got 1st preference
94.0%
Got preferred school
99.0%
All primary applications across Worcestershire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
39
SEN Support
15
EHC Plans
11.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Burlish Park Primary School has a SEN unit for speech, language and communication needs: 10 places, 10 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
455
Total Pupils
224
Boys
231
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
22
Teachers
20.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£47,568
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£4,955
Per pupil
£2098k
Total funding
£68k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.9%
Overall absence
10.2%
Persistent absence
352
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
Burlish Park Primary School
Questions parents ask about Burlish Park Primary School
What are SATs results like at Burlish Park Primary School?
Of the pupils at Burlish Park Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 71% reached the expected standard in reading and 88% did so in maths.
What is Burlish Park Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Burlish Park Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in January 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2017 it was rated Inadequate.
What is the catchment area for Burlish Park Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Burlish Park Primary School is oversubscribed, Worcestershire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Burlish Park Primary School?
Burlish Park Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 93% of its 420 places.
How big are the classes at Burlish Park Primary School?
Classes at Burlish Park Primary School average 28.7 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Burlish Park Primary School?
Burlish Park Primary School has around 455 pupils on roll. 11% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Burlish Park Primary School have specialist SEN provision?
Burlish Park Primary School has a SEN unit for speech, language and communication needs: 10 places, 10 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at Burlish Park Primary School?
4.9% of sessions were missed at Burlish Park Primary School in 2024/25. 10.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Burlish Park Primary School?
Apply through Worcestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming Burlish Park 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 Burlish Park Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 15 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 11 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 5 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 Worcestershire is 5.5 (the median across 276 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Burlish Park Primary School?
Burlish Park Primary School is at Windermere Way, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, DY13 8LA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)