The short version
Below-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- 13% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 92
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 13%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mr Mathew Bowen (Interim Executive Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
February 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
May 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Church Lane, Burley, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 4AP
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Burley Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Burley Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Burley Primary School?
Burley Primary School currently has 92 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Burley Primary School take?
Burley Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Burley Primary School?
Burley Primary School is in Ringwood, BH24 4AP, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Burley Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Burley Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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