Burham Church of England Primary School

URN: 118620 • Rochester ME1 3SY

Overview

Name
Burham Church of England Primary School
URN
118620
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
55.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Holly Goddon (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01634861691
Website
Visit
Address
Bell Lane, Rochester ME1 3SY

Summary

Burham Church of England Primary School, located in Rochester, Kent, is a voluntary controlled primary school with a mixed-gender population of 167 pupils, serving a capacity of 196. Established in 1858, the school has a rich history, having evolved from separate infant and junior schools into a unified institution in 1991. The school is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and socially.

The school's vision is rooted in Christian values, aiming for all students to "shine" by achieving their full potential through a rich and engaging curriculum. Burham CEP School emphasizes success, happiness, independence, and community engagement, fostering a sense of personal identity and self-worth among its pupils. The curriculum is designed to be ambitious and accessible, ensuring that every child is supported in their learning journey.

Parents seeking to enroll their children can refer to the Kent County Council's admission arrangements. The school encourages community involvement and offers opportunities for parents to visit and engage with the school through personal tours conducted by the Head Teacher, Mrs. Goddon.

Key details

LA
Kent
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
196
Pupils
167
Boys
84
Girls
83
FSM %
13.80
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-06-26
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 167 84 83 196 13.80
2024-09-11 158 81 77 196 12.70
2023-09-11 155 83 72 196 8.40
2022-09-11 155 83 72 196 8.40
2021-09-11 149 82 67 196 6.70
2020-09-11 161 89 72 196 8.70

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