Best 3 Primary schools in Burnham-On-Sea – comparison

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Comparison of primary schools: St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School (Primary) in Burnham-on-Sea; Berrow Primary Church Academy (Primary) in Burnham-on-Sea — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School and Berrow Primary Church Academy. They are primary phase and academy converter and academy sponsor led type located around Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School), published Jul 2008. The lowest is 4 (Berrow Primary Church Academy), published Nov 2022. The most recent inspection on record is for Berrow Primary Church Academy (Nov 2022). average roll around ≈ 200, combined total ≈ 400, typical FSM 20–25%, range 15–20%–20–25%; spread across trusts such as THE DUNSTAN CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL TRUST and The Priory Learning Trust.

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Attribute	St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School TA8 1LG	Berrow Primary Church Academy TA8 2LJ
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Burnham-on-Sea Somerset TA8 1LG	Burnham-on-Sea Somerset TA8 2LJ
Latest Ofsted	1 11 Jul 2008	4 10 Nov 2022
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	238	210
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	THE DUNSTAN CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL TRUST	The Priory Learning Trust
Website	www.st-josephs-burnham.co.uk	berrowprimaryschool.co.uk
Telephone	01278784641	01278783614
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

St Joseph's Catholic Primary and Nursery School

TA8 1LG

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Burnham-on-Sea
Somerset
TA8 1LG
Ofsted: 1 11 Jul 2008
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: THE DUNSTAN CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Website: www.st-josephs-burnham.co.uk
Telephone: 01278784641

Berrow Primary Church Academy

TA8 2LJ

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Burnham-on-Sea
Somerset
TA8 2LJ
Ofsted: 4 10 Nov 2022
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Priory Learning Trust
Website: berrowprimaryschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01278783614

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.