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Burnhope Primary School

Academy converter · Durham · DH7 0AG

Ages 3–11 · 69 pupils · County Durham

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Ofsted

Standards maintained

KS2 expected (RWM)

56%

Overall absence

6.0%

Admissions demand

1.00 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Standards maintained

Inspection date

2024-12-11

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)56%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
Avg scaled score — reading
103.0
Avg scaled score — maths
102.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
103.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence6.0%
Persistent absence (10%+)24.1%
Unauthorised1.0%
Authorised absence
5.0%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
79

Absence trend

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.00 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

7

Places offered

7

1st-preference offers

7

Total preferences (any rank)
11
Preferred offers (top 3)
7
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill66%

69 pupils · 105 places

Pupils on roll
69
Boys / girls
42 / 27
School capacity
105
Capacity fill
69 / 105 (66%)
Free school meals
51.6%
FSM pupils
33
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

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

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: STANLEY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Academy trust
STANLEY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Sponsor
STANLEY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Headteacher
Mrs Lisa Bryson

Location

Address
Langley Avenue, Burnhope
Postcode
DH7 0AG
Town
Durham
Local authority
County Durham
District
County Durham
Constituency
North Durham
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city

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 3–11, in Durham, County Durham, 69 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 51.6%.

Open schools in Durham
57
Primary schools in Durham
44
Academies among open schools in Durham
47% (27)
Open schools in DH7
23
Primary in DH7
19
Open schools in County Durham LA
281
Primary in County Durham LA
209

Nearby primary schools

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

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  • Greenland Community Primary School

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    Stanley · DH9 7EZ · County Durham

    Ages 4–11

    • KS284%
    • Absence4.7%
    • FSM48.1%
    • Demand1.00

    2.0 miles away

  • Bloemfontein Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Stanley · DH9 6AG · County Durham

    Ages 0–11

    • KS263%
    • Absence6.5%
    • FSM58.5%
    • Demand0.86

    2.3 miles away

  • Annfield Plain Infant School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

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    Ages 3–7

    • Absence6.3%
    • FSM38.0%
    • Demand1.00

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  • Annfield Plain Junior School

    Ofsted: Good

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    Stanley · DH9 7ST · County Durham

    Ages 7–11

    • KS253%
    • Absence6.0%
    • FSM57.6%

    2.4 miles away

  • Langley Park Primary School

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy converter · Primary

    Durham · DH7 9XN · County Durham

    Ages 2–11

    • KS250%
    • Absence9.9%
    • FSM39.0%
    • Demand1.00

    2.5 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Lisa Bryson
Telephone
01207520243
Website
https://www.burnhopeprimary.co.uk/

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