Burwell Village College (Primary)

Type Primary / Community school
Age Range 4-11
Religion Does not apply
Address The Causeway
Burwell
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB25 0DU
Phone 01638613103
Reference Number 110758

Burwell Village College has made commendable progress since its previous inspection, moving from a grade of 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good'. The school fosters a positive and inclusive atmosphere where pupils feel safe and supported. There is a strong emphasis on building relationships, and pupils demonstrate respectful and considerate behavior. The curriculum is well-designed and aims to engage all learners, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Despite these strengths, the school faces challenges with the sequencing of some subjects, which can hinder pupils' ability to build on prior knowledge effectively.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 377
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 47.48%
Girls: 52.52%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 20.4%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 2.1%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 27.2
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 24.6
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 28.9

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 24 22 46
2 31 24 55
3 23 31 54
4 25 34 59
5 23 38 61
6 30 27 57

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 89.4%
White & Asian 2.4%
White, Other 2.1%
African 1.1%
Irish 1.1%
White & Black (African) 0.8%
Unclassified 0.5%
White & Black (Caribbean) 0.3%
Mixed, Other 0.3%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
 >  Quality of education Good
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Good
  >  Personal Development Good
  >  Leadership & Management Good
  >  Early Years Provision Good
Last Report Date 12 Mar 2024
Date Report
12 Mar 2024 School inspection:
24 Nov 2021 School inspection:
15 Mar 2018 Full inspection:
28 Nov 2013 Full inspection:
26 Jan 2012 Full inspection:
29 Jan 2009 Full inspection:
02 Mar 2006 Full inspection:
14 Feb 2000 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Caring and supportive staff foster strong relationships with pupils.
  • Pupils demonstrate positive behavior and respectfulness.
  • The curriculum is well-designed and relevant to pupils' needs.
  • Reading is prioritized, with regular opportunities for pupils to develop their skills.
  • Pupils engage in enrichment opportunities that enhance their learning experience.
  • Disruption to learning is rare, and attendance is actively promoted.

Areas for Improvement

  • Some subjects lack clear sequencing, making it harder for pupils to build on prior knowledge.
  • A small number of pupils do not consistently receive books that aid their reading fluency.

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 66%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 9%

Average Scaled Score

Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.

Subject School Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 105
Maths 106

Progress Scores

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Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 1.8
Writing 1.5
Maths 1.5

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 10 1
Third Preference 8 0
From another Local Authority 12 3

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