SchoolScoresSt Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Burnham-on-Crouch
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Marsh Road, Marsh Rd, Burnham-on-Crouch, CM0 8LZ
01621 782626 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 28 June 2016.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 28 September 2022: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
31 pupils in this year group.
94% — 31 points above the Essex average, and 32 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 94% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 6% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 94% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 94% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 94% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 105 |
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 Essex. 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 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 43 |
| Of those, offered a place | 29 (67%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 104 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.4 · 2026: 1.4
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.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 262nd highest of 444 state primary schools in Essex. Higher than 35% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.8% | 21.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 148th highest of 444 state primary schools in Essex. Higher than 57% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.3% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 434th highest of 444 state primary schools in Essex. Higher than 4% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.8% | 13.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 330th highest of 444 state primary schools in Essex. Higher than 19% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.5% | 12.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 129th lowest of 443 state primary schools in Essex. Lower than 62% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.6% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 164th lowest of 443 state primary schools in Essex. Lower than 60% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.2% | 13.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 138th lowest of 444 state primary schools in Essex. Lower than 64% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 146th lowest of 444 state primary schools in Essex. Lower than 62% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 230th highest of 443 state primary schools in Essex. Higher than 63% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.7 | 21.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 123rd highest of 443 state primary schools in Essex. Higher than 80% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.7 | 11.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 245th highest of 417 state primary schools in Essex. Higher than 40% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 9.9% | 13.5%* | 14.4%* |
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; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Burnham-on-Crouch Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2025 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Leonard's CofE Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 29% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Burnham-on-Crouch's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Burnham-on-Crouch was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 28 June 2016. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 28 September 2022, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Burnham-on-Crouch do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 94% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 32 points above the England average of 62%.
Is St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Burnham-on-Crouch oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 43 families put St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Burnham-on-Crouch as their first choice for 30 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 29 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 115159.
- 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.