Burnhope Primary School
Langley Avenue, Burnhope, Durham, DH7 0AGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Burnhope Primary School is a primary school in Durham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 271 schools in County Durham. It ranks 40th of 42 primary schools in Durham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 January 2019, report published 11 February 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 November 2024
Pupils know and understand the school's core values of 'be kind', 'have courage' and 'show respect'. Their positive behaviour shows that they strive to uphold these values. Pupils are respectful of both their peers and adults. Pupils know that there are trusted adults to talk to if they have any worries. The school forms strong relationships with families. This has resulted in significant improvements in pupils' attendance over recent years. Pupils enjoy coming to school and have positive attitudes towards learning. They learn in a calm, safe environment. Pupils try hard to live up to the school's high expectations and most achieve well. Pupils can talk about their aspirations for the future. Through educational visits to local businesses, the school inspires pupils to think about possible career choices. For example, some pupils say that they would like to work in engineering following a visit to a car manufacturer. The school provides opportunities for pupils to take on leadership roles, such as being a member of the school council, or a peer mentor. Pupils know that these roles enable them to make a difference in school. For example, the school council is involved in deciding some of the extra-curricular clubs that are offered.
What the school should improve
- Staff do not consistently address weaknesses in younger pupils' pencil grip, letter formation and spelling. This means that some pupils repeatedly make the same mistakes. The school should ensure that staff are clear about expectations for writing to ensure pupils develop fluency and automaticity with basic skills.
- Sometimes, teachers do not choose the most appropriate resources or activities to use in lessons. There are occasions when this confuses pupils or overloads their working memory. The school should ensure that staff are supported in their activity and resource choices so that pupils' learning in lessons is not hindered.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
6 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
69 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Burnhope Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lanchester Endowed Parochial Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| All Saints' Catholic Primary School, Lanchester | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
| Greenland Community Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Bloemfontein Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, South Moor | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 22% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- STANLEY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lisa Bryson
- Phone
- 01207520243
- Address
- Langley Avenue, Burnhope, Durham, DH7 0AG
- Local authority
- County Durham
- URN
- 149122
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.