The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 420
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 26.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mr Alex Russ (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
February 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
July 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Dunkirk Road, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8LG
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Burnham-on-Crouch Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Burnham-on-Crouch Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Burnham-on-Crouch Primary School?
Burnham-on-Crouch Primary School currently has 420 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Burnham-on-Crouch Primary School take?
Burnham-on-Crouch Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Burnham-on-Crouch Primary School?
Burnham-on-Crouch Primary School is in Burnham-on-Crouch, CM0 8LG, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Burnham-on-Crouch Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Burnham-on-Crouch Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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