The short version
Below-average SATs results. 77% capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 45% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above 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
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 81
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 45.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Trust
- STANLEY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mrs Lisa Bryson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Langley Avenue, Burnhope, Durham, DH7 0AG
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Burnhope Primary School?
Burnhope Primary School currently has 81 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Burnhope Primary School take?
Burnhope Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Burnhope Primary School?
Burnhope Primary School is in Durham, DH7 0AG, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Burnhope Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Burnhope Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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