The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataAttendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 9 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 5 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 5 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 25
- Capacity
- 36%
- FSM
- 8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- SAPIENTIA EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Karen Millar (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Crown Green, Burston, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 5TZ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Burston Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Burston Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Burston Community Primary School?
Burston Community Primary School currently has 25 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Burston Community Primary School take?
Burston Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Burston Community Primary School?
Burston Community Primary School is in Diss, IP22 5TZ, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Burston Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Burston Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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