Burnt Oak Primary School

URN: 131527 • Gillingham ME7 1LS

Overview

Name
Burnt Oak Primary School
URN
131527
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
49.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Cormac Murphy (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01634334344
Website
Visit
Address
Richmond Road, Gillingham ME7 1LS

Summary

Burnt Oak Primary School, located in Gillingham, Medway, is a community school that serves a mixed-gender population of 451 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 420. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every child can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. The ethos of the school emphasizes equality, diversity, and the importance of British values, ensuring that all students feel valued and supported.

The curriculum at Burnt Oak is designed to provide a wealth of learning experiences that promote academic success alongside physical and emotional development. The school offers a range of enrichment activities, including sports and drama workshops, to enhance the educational experience. Additionally, the school prioritizes safeguarding and has dedicated resources for special educational needs (SEN) and inclusion, ensuring that all children receive the support they need to flourish.

Burnt Oak Primary School actively engages with families and the wider community, fostering partnerships that enrich the learning experience. The school’s leadership, under Headteacher Matt Wignell, is focused on creating a nurturing environment where children develop confidence, resilience, and a lifelong love of learning.

Key details

LA
Medway
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
420
Pupils
451
Boys
238
Girls
213
FSM %
43.40
Open date
2006-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-05-18
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 451 238 213 420 43.40
2024-09-11 457 245 212 420 40.40
2023-09-11 442 224 218 420 42.90
2022-09-11 442 224 218 420 42.90
2021-09-11 453 239 214 420 39.90
2020-09-11 455 233 222 420 33.30

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