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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Administer Site (other)
- Newsletter (other)
- School Jotter (other)
- school website (other)
- Webanywhere (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Barnsole Primary School (79.4)
- St George's Church of England School, Bourton (72.7)
- Fairview Community Primary School (69.2)
- Thames View Primary School (68.0)
- Park Wood Junior School (65.5)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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