The short version
Below-average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 113
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 8%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Head
- Mrs Suzanne Smart (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Burneston, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 2HX
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School currently has 113 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School take?
Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is in Bedale, DL8 2HX, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Burneston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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