Burpham Primary School
Burpham Lane, Burpham, Guildford, GU4 7LZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Burpham Primary School is a primary school in Guildford for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 512 schools in Surrey. It ranks 1st of 16 primary schools in Guildford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 March 2017, report published 3 May 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 24 June 2025
Pupils at Burpham enjoy a rich, engaging curriculum and a wide range of opportunities, which support them to, 'spread their wings and fly high'. The school is ambitious and has high expectations for all pupils. Pupils are enthusiastic and work hard. As a result, pupils achieve exceptionally high standards. This includes disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils behave well. They feel safe and happy at school. A strong, inclusive culture, shaped by leaders' deep understanding of their pupils needs, underpins this. Pupils appreciate the calm, respectful environment, where routines and expectations are clear. Outdoor learning opportunities successfully support pupils' engagement and behaviour. Pupils enjoy and value these activities, which help to bring learning to life. They speak positively about feeling cared for and included. Pupils love to read. They enjoy many different opportunities to explore stories and texts. Older pupils support younger children with their reading. The school's 'reading ambassadors' are excellent role models. They are proud of their work, which has led to book corners in every classroom, book swaps and a reading gazebo on the playground. Pupils are proud that this work also supports the environment by recycling the books they enjoy.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
427 pupils on roll, with places for 432
Schools near Burpham Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weyfield Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
| Boxgrove Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 66% met the expected standard |
| Merrow CofE Controlled Infant School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Merrow Junior School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- LEARNING PARTNERS ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Jo White
- Phone
- 01483572510
- Address
- Burpham Lane, Burpham, Guildford, GU4 7LZ
- Local authority
- Surrey
- URN
- 150036
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.