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Burnham-On-Sea Infant School

Academy converter · Burnham-on-Sea · TA8 1JD

Ages 4–7 · 154 pupils · Somerset

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Requires improvement

Inspection date

2023-01-10

Overall effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of education
Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Requires improvement
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill64%

154 pupils · 240 places

Pupils on roll
154
Boys / girls
82 / 72
School capacity
240
Capacity fill
154 / 240 (64%)
Free school meals
20.1%
FSM pupils
31
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 4–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: THE PRIORY LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
THE PRIORY LEARNING TRUST
Sponsor
The Priory Learning Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Carly Hatch

Location

Address
Winchester Road
Postcode
TA8 1JD
Town
Burnham-on-Sea
County
Somerset
Local authority
Somerset
District
Somerset
Constituency
Bridgwater
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
SLCN - Speech, language and Communication; MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
Special classes
Has Special Classes
Resourced provision
SEN unit
SEN unit places
7 on roll / 9 capacity

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 4–7, in Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset, 154 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, special school. Free school meals: 20.1%. SEN provision includes: SLCN - Speech, language and Communication; MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty.

Open schools in Burnham-on-Sea
4
Primary schools in Burnham-on-Sea
4
Academies among open schools in Burnham-on-Sea
100% (4)
Open schools in TA8
4
Primary in TA8
4
Open schools in Somerset LA
307
Primary in Somerset LA
218

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in Burnham-on-SeaNear TA8

  • Churchfield Church School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Highbridge · TA9 3JF · Somerset

    Ages 3–11

    • KS238%
    • Absence9.0%
    • FSM46.2%
    • Demand0.93

    1.2 miles away

  • Berrow Primary Church Academy

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Burnham-on-Sea · TA8 2LJ · Somerset

    Ages 2–11

    • KS243%
    • Absence6.0%
    • FSM17.3%
    • Demand0.95

    1.7 miles away

  • West Huntspill Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Highbridge · TA9 3QE · Somerset

    Ages 2–11

    • KS253%
    • Absence10.8%
    • FSM35.8%
    • Demand0.93

    2.2 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Carly Hatch
Telephone
01278782342
Website
http://www.burnhaminfants.com

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