SchoolScoresBurston Community Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of SAPIENTIA EDUCATION TRUST
Crown Green, Burston, Diss, IP22 5TZ
01379 741256 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 6 May 2026 , published 16 June 2026.
In short: 4 strong, 3 expected, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
2 pupils in this year group.
Only 2 pupils took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.
| Measure | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | Not published | 56% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | Not published | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | Not published | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | Not published | 66% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | Not published | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | Not published | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | Not published | 103 | 105 |
"Not published": Not published: too few pupils, so individual pupils could be identified.
Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, over time
| 2022/23 | 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Not published | 33% | Not published |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Norfolk. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 4 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 4 |
| Of those, offered a place | 4 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 13 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 12th highest of 13 state primary schools in Diss. Higher than 11% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.0% | 23.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 13 state primary schools in Diss. Higher than 68% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 4.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 4th highest of 13 state primary schools in Diss. Higher than 96% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 28.0% | 15.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 7th highest of 13 state primary schools in Diss. Higher than 28% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 15.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 8th lowest of 13 state primary schools in Diss. Lower than 36% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.5% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 13th lowest of 13 state primary schools in Diss. Lower than 7% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 23.1% | 12.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 12th lowest of 13 state primary schools in Diss. Lower than 4% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 12.0 | 5.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 11th lowest of 13 state primary schools in Diss. Lower than 6% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 4.00% | 0.10% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 12th highest of 13 state primary schools in Diss. Higher than 1% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 10.5 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 12th highest of 13 state primary schools in Diss. Higher than 1% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 5.6 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26.
Nearby primary schools
- Dickleburgh CofE Primary Academy (With Pre-School) 2.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Diss Infant Academy and Nursery 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected
- All Saints CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Winfarthing 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2024
- Diss CofE Junior Academy 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Scole CofE Primary Academy 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Tivetshall Community Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected
- Roydon Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Burston Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Burston Community Primary School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 6 May 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 4 strong, 3 expected, and safeguarding was met.
How did Burston Community Primary School do in its SATs?
DfE didn't publish this figure for 2024/25. Not published: too few pupils, so individual pupils could be identified.
Is Burston Community Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 4 families put Burston Community Primary School as their first choice for 4 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 4 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 144427.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.