St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Burnham-on-Crouch
Marsh Road, Marsh Rd, Burnham-on-Crouch, CM0 8LZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Burnham-on-Crouch is a primary school in Burnham-on-Crouch for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. It ranks 104th of 387 primary schools in Essex. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 June 2016, report published 9 September 2016
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 27 September 2022
Pupils at St Mary's Church of England school are happy and appreciate their teachers. They enjoy the ambitious curriculum and work that is set for them. Pupils strive to do their best. This includes those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils behave well and show respect through their understanding of each other's differences. Bullying is rare, but if it does happen, adults are quick to sort things out. Pupils say they are safe and know who to turn to if they have any worries. Older pupils are proud to take on roles and responsibilities. Class ambassadors and learning forum representatives take their roles very seriously, for example by greeting visitors and explaining information about the school to make them feel welcome. Play leaders are also trained to support the younger children in the playground and while eating their lunch. Working towards and taking part in local carnivals, sporting and musical events enables pupils to improve skills and successfully work as part of a team. The dedication pupils have shown outside of school has resulted in the school being recognised by the local mayor with an award.
What the school should improve
- There is some inconsistency in the teaching of the newly introduced phonics curriculum. Staff confidence and expertise in the delivery are variable. As a result, not all pupils learn to read as quickly as they could. Leaders must ensure that staff have the additional training and support to ensure the new elements of the phonics curriculum are implemented as effectively as the rest of the reading curriculum.
- There are some minor variations with the way staff use the assessment systems within some of the foundation subjects. This can lead to the gaps in pupils' knowledge not being addressed as efficiently as possible. Leaders should review this and ensure that teachers are trained in how leaders want assessments to be carried out, to support pupils to learn even more.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
31 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
246 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Burnham-on-Crouch
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnham-on-Crouch Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 73% met the expected standard |
| St Leonard's Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 29% met the expected standard |
| Canewdon Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 59% met the expected standard |
| Maylandsea Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Christchurch Church of England Primary School | 5 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 33% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Anna Macartney
- Phone
- 01621782626
- Address
- Marsh Road, Marsh Rd, Burnham-on-Crouch, CM0 8LZ
- Local authority
- Essex
- URN
- 115159
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.