Burnham Market Primary and Nursery School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Friars Lane Burnham Market King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 8JA |
| Phone | 01328738354 |
| Reference Number | 144825 |
Burnham Market Primary School has shown notable improvements since its previous inspection, now achieving a 'Good' rating across several key areas. The school has a strong commitment to creating a welcoming and positive environment, which contributes to pupils' happiness and excellent personal development. It also demonstrates effective leadership, as evidenced by high academic expectations and substantial community engagement, including a variety of extracurricular opportunities. It prioritizes academic success while providing robust support, particularly for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Despite these strengths, the school faces challenges in ensuring consistent and effective phonics teaching, which impacts some pupils' reading progress. Additionally, there are gaps in the use of assessment information, leading to inconsistencies in identifying and addressing older pupils' misconceptions. Overall, the school is making significant strides in improving educational outcomes and fostering a supportive atmosphere for its pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 92 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.74%
Girls: 53.26% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 28.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| 2 | 7 | 9 | 16 |
| 3 | 7 | 2 | 9 |
| 4 | 10 | 8 | 18 |
| 5 | 7 | 7 | 14 |
| 6 | 6 | 12 | 18 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91.3% |
| White, Other | 3.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.3% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| Irish | 1.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 23 Apr 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Apr 2024 | School inspection: |
| 28 Sep 2021 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils are happy and engaged in a supportive learning environment.
- Strong academic achievement across various subjects.
- Outstanding personal development and community involvement.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND.
- Well-organized curriculum for mixed-age classes.
- Extensive range of extracurricular clubs and activities.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in phonics teaching hinder some pupils' progress.
- Teachers do not always effectively use assessment information to identify misconceptions in older pupils.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 61% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
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 | 104 | ||
| Maths | 100 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.4 | ||
| Writing | 2.3 | ||
| Maths | 0 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 9 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 1 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Alderman Peel High School
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4.89 miles |