The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 94% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- 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
94%
+32.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 240
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 14.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mrs Anna Macartney (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
June 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Marsh Road, Marsh Rd, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8LZ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Burnham-on-Crouch's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Burnham-on-Crouch was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Burnham-on-Crouch?
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Burnham-on-Crouch currently has 240 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Burnham-on-Crouch take?
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Burnham-on-Crouch caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Burnham-on-Crouch?
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Burnham-on-Crouch is in Burnham-on-Crouch, CM0 8LZ, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Burnham-on-Crouch have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Burnham-on-Crouch does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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