Burlington CofE School
School Road, Kirkby-in-Furness, LA17 7UHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Burlington CofE School is a primary school in Kirkby-in-Furness for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 160 schools in Westmorland and Furness. It ranks 86th of 97 primary schools in Westmorland and Furness. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 22 June 2023, report published 26 September 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 22 June 2023
Pupils are kind, polite and happy. They thrive in the nurturing environment that leaders have established at the school. This includes the Reception class, where most children are well prepared for the demands of Year 1. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), respond well to the high expectations that leaders have of their conduct and achievement. Pupils behave well and achieve highly. They are well prepared for secondary school. Pupils enjoy raising money for local charities, which helps them to become active citizens. They celebrate each other's achievements, for example when they perform at the school talent show. Leaders ensure that pupils have a wide range of opportunities to develop their interests through activities such as art club, eco club and a variety of sports clubs. Leaders ensure that pupils benefit from trips that enhance their learning of the curriculum. For example, pupils said that they learned about limestone landscapes during a visit to Ingleton and about the Romans during a trip to Hadrian's Wall. Pupils enjoy the positive relationships that they have with staff. Leaders deal effectively with any cases of bullying that may occur. This helps pupils to feel safe.
What the school should improve
- On occasion, some of the activities that staff design do not help some pupils to routinely build on their phonic knowledge over time. When this happens, some pupils do not sound and blend as accurately as they should. Leaders should ensure that staff receive the support they need to help these pupils develop a secure knowledge of letters and sounds so that they become confident and fluent readers.
- In a small number of subjects, some teachers do not design learning that helps pupils to develop a sufficient depth of understanding of the curriculum. This means that some pupils are not fully prepared for new learning. Leaders should ensure that teachers receive the support that they need to deliver the curriculum consistently well.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
11 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
76 pupils on roll, with places for 84
Schools near Burlington CofE School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broughton CofE Primary and Nursery School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Ireleth St Peter's CofE Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Askam Village School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 26% met the expected standard |
| Thwaites School | 4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 29% met the expected standard |
| St James' Catholic Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sarah Powell
- Phone
- 01229889210
- Address
- School Road, Kirkby-in-Furness, LA17 7UH
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- URN
- 112281
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.