Is Burnt Oak Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 17 May 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Burnt Oak Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 46% of pupils at Burnt Oak Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Burnt Oak Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Burnt Oak Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Burnt Oak Primary School

Richmond Road, Gillingham, ME7 1LS

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 17 May 2022.

Continues from Burnt Oak Primary School (URN 131527) since 1 September 2026. Results, demographics and trends from before then are that school's, shown here so the record is unbroken.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 46.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 3.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 56.0%
Writing (Expected): 64.0%
Maths (Expected): 54.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 56.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 103.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 102.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 102.0
Cohort Size: 59

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 451
Capacity: 420 (0% full)
SEND: 24.4%
FSM Eligible: 48.1%
EAL: 38.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.4%
SEN Support: 21.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 21.1
Budget per Pupil: £6,858/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 17.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 46.4%
Black African: 14.7%
White Other: 14.5%
Other: 3.5%
Asian Indian: 2.8%
Asian Pakistani: 2.8%
Asian Other: 2.8%
Mixed Other: 2.5%

46.4%

White British

14.7%

Black African

14.5%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01634334344

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Richmond Road

Gillingham, South East

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Administrative

URN: 152588
UKPRN: 10101166
Establishment No.: 3760
Trust: THE BLUEBELL MAT

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