Burlescombe Church of England Primary School

Previous inspections

• 8 September 2022Academy conversion letter
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KS2 Results

Pupils

Pupils

46

Capacity

84

Girls / boys

50% / 50%

Free school meals

28%

Staff

Teachers (FTE)

3.1

Teaching assistants (FTE)

1.4

Leadership (FTE)

0.5

Part-time teachers

50%

School workforce census, 2025/26.

What is Burlescombe Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted last inspected Burlescombe Church of England Primary School on 18 June 2025 and did not give an overall grade, as single-word grades ended in September 2024.

How do I apply for a place at Burlescombe Church of England Primary School?

Apply through the council where you live by 15 January for a Reception place starting that September. Children start Reception in the September after their fourth birthday. You can usually list between 3 and 6 schools in order of preference, and offers are sent on 16 April, or the next working day. As a Church of England school it may also ask for a supplementary form, and its admissions policy says whether it does.

Does living near Burlescombe Church of England Primary School guarantee a place?

No. Distance only counts when Burlescombe Church of England Primary School has more applicants than places. Then its admission criteria, set by its academy trust, decide who is offered a place first. Children in care or adopted from care come first by law. Most schools put brothers and sisters of current pupils next, then distance or a catchment area. As a Church of England school, it can give priority to children on grounds of faith. How far away the last place went changes every year, depending on who applies.

How many pupils are at Burlescombe Church of England Primary School?

Burlescombe Church of England Primary School had 46 pupils aged 4 to 11 at the latest school census. Its official capacity is 84. It is a mixed school.