Burnham-on-Crouch Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

Dunkirk Road, Burnham-on-Crouch, CM0 8LGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Burnham-on-Crouch Primary School is a primary school in Burnham-on-Crouch for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. It ranks 17th of 387 primary schools in Essex. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in February 2019.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 13 February 2019, report published 17 March 2019

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 14 January 2025

This is an inspirational school which showcases its exceptional work in a multitude of ways, locally as well as nationally. There is a strong belief to make the school fit the child. Hence, pupils who are disadvantaged or those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) flourish alongside their peers. Pupils have access to bespoke programmes which meet their needs well. There is no ceiling to what pupils can achieve and do at this school. Staff have high expectations and know how to get the best out of their charges. They know the hooks that will get them eager to listen and engage avidly in learning. As a result, children in early years learn to read quickly and older pupils repeatedly attain highly in national tests. Pupils have a strong understanding of what it means to be a decent citizen. The school has a nurturing atmosphere where respect for all permeates. Pupils behave impeccably. They contribute extensively to their school through leadership roles, such as art ambassadors and play leaders. Pupils gain personally and emotionally from a wide range of high-quality additional experiences and extra-curricular activities. Many parents appreciate how happy their children are, they 'run to school every morning and drag their feet on the way home'.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

60 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths73%

73%, 11 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths17%

17%, 9 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score106

106, the same as the England average.

Maths, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score109

109, 4 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

421 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals24.5%

24.5%, 2 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language1.4%

1.4%, 20.2 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support11.9%

11.9%, 2.9 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.9%

2.9%, 3.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Burnham-on-Crouch Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Burnham-on-Crouch0.6 milesOfsted: Good94% met the expected standard
St Leonard's Church of England Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good29% met the expected standard
Canewdon Church of England Primary School3 milesOfsted: Requires improvement59% met the expected standard
Barling Magna Primary Academy4 milesOfsted: Good68% met the expected standard
Maylandsea Primary School5 milesOfsted: Good63% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mr Alex Russ
Address
Dunkirk Road, Burnham-on-Crouch, CM0 8LG
Local authority
Essex
URN
114821

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.