Burrington Church of England Primary School, Bristol
Burrington Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Bristol, part of Lighthouse Schools Partnership. It has a Church of England religious character. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 157th-highest of the 198 schools in Bristol with published results, and 11,866th of 14,452 across England. It was 86% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- 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 North Somerset (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Burrington Church of England Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 70% of Year 6 pupils at Burrington Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 60% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 75% in North Somerset and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 62% in reading and 62% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Burrington Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 14 families put Burrington Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 37 named it as one of their preferences, for 14 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 Burrington Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Burrington Church of England Primary School are Blagdon Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 67% reading, 72% maths); Churchill Church of England Primary School (1.7 miles, 89% reading, 86% maths); Wrington Church of England Primary School (2.2 miles, 82% reading, 71% maths); and Shipham Church of England First School (2.4 miles).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Burrington Church of England Primary School.
Blagdon Primary SchoolChurchill Church of England Primary SchoolWrington Church of England Primary SchoolShipham Church of England First School
The trust
Burrington Church of England Primary School is one of 34 schools run by Lighthouse Schools Partnership, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 67% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
What parents say
59 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Burrington Church of England Primary School (as of April 2026): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that they are kept well informed about progress (95%).
Who goes there
6.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 4 pupils (3.7%) received SEN support and 3 (2.8%) 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.
Staffing
Burrington Church of England Primary School had 8 teachers in 2026, one for every 11 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 Burrington Church of England Primary School.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Rickford Lane (n-bound), 30 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in North Somerset (76).
Suspensions and exclusions
Burrington Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
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; 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
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 11 months agoReport card - no single overall grade (Ofsted's framework since November 2025)
Safeguarding standards: met
Burrington Church of England Primary School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in January 2023. Before that, as Burrington Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (URN 109240), it was rated Good in March 2014.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This small school creates a warm, inclusive 'family feel' where every child is valued and supported to succeed. Pupils benefit from a rich personal development programme with musical, artistic and community opportunities that build confidence and a strong sense of belonging. Staff have high expectations for behaviour and learning, and pupils respond positively with enthusiasm and pride in their school.
Key Strengths
- Strong personal development programme with a wide range of enrichment activities including guest speakers, visits, and links with a school in Zambia
- Effective safeguarding with an open culture where concerns are actively managed and pupils feel safe
- Inclusive culture where all pupils, including those facing barriers to learning, are well-supported and feel valued
- High standards of behaviour with pupils living up to clear expectations
- Effective leadership that accurately understands the school's strengths and identifies areas for improvement
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching of writing does not consistently develop pupils' written language and vocabulary across all subjects
- Staff in early years do not consistently extend children's thinking and language skills through their interactions
- Children sometimes do not develop their spoken ideas and vocabulary as well as they could
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met. Leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and managed, and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Hockey, creative writing, rugby, Remembrance service, visits to local care home, forest school, musical and artistic opportunities, poetry performances, enrichment books
Burrington Church of England Primary School is a small school where pupils enjoy their learning and typically achieve well. The school has a strong inclusive culture with warm relationships between staff and pupils, and extensive opportunities for personal development.
At a Glance
6.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
59 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at April 2026 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 62% to 70% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 60% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 77% to 60% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
21.4
Avg class size
20.5
Infant (KS1)
25.5
KS2
5
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Burrington Church of England Primary School.
- Future Stars Coaching at Burrington CofE Primary SchoolAt the school · Not yet graded
Term dates
Burrington Church of England Primary School is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see North Somerset's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Burrington Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Burrington Church of England Primary School is in North Somerset; for families living there:
Apply to North Somerset for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 3
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 2 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
1 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 North Somerset is 5 (the median across 85 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 Burrington Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
86%
Available places
90 pupils
105 places
15 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Bristol
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Bristol
Across North Somerset council
Places available
2,490
Applications
1,984
Got 1st preference
96.8%
Got preferred school
99.3%
All primary applications across North Somerset council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
4
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
6.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
107
Total Pupils
53
Boys
54
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
8
Teachers
13.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,086
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,116
Per pupil
£597k
Total funding
£9k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.5%
Overall absence
7.9%
Persistent absence
76
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Burrington Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Burrington Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Burrington Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 70% reached the expected standard in reading and 60% did so in maths.
What is Burrington Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Burrington Church of England Primary School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in January 2023. Before that, as Burrington Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (URN 109240), it was rated Good in March 2014.
What is the catchment area for Burrington Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Burrington Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, North Somerset allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Burrington Church of England Primary School?
Burrington Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 86% of its 105 places.
How big are the classes at Burrington Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Burrington Church of England Primary School average 21.4 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Burrington Church of England Primary School?
Burrington Church of England Primary School has around 107 pupils on roll. 7% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Burrington Church of England Primary School?
5.5% of sessions were missed at Burrington Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 7.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Burrington Church of England Primary School?
Apply through North Somerset's coordinated admissions process, naming Burrington Church of England 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.
Does Burrington Church of England Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Future Stars Coaching at Burrington CofE Primary School (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Burrington Church of England Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 2 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 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 North Somerset is 5 (the median across 85 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Burrington Church of England Primary School?
Burrington Church of England Primary School is at Burrington, Bristol, Somerset, BS40 7AD.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)