Artsmark Gold Award We are thrilled to announce that we’ve achieved the Gold Artsmark Award again this year! Our commitment to arts education has been recognised and celebrated in our recent Artsmark assessment. From our creative curriculum to our amazing Arts Ambassadors, we’re proud to offer all our students exciting opportunities to grow, express themselves, and develop leadership skills through the arts. A huge thank you to our wonderful staff, pupils, and community for making this journey possible. As the assessor shared, “Your strong commitment to arts and culture is having measurable effects on staff, pupils, and parental engagement.” Governor Equality Statement As a school, we stand in solidarity with all communities in their fight against racism and injustice. Burnham-on-Crouch Primary School has a responsibility to educate our children regardless of race, language, culture, disability and background. We are fully committed to making sure that we continue to do better and contribute to the long-term future of positive change. Quality Mark Distinction Physical Education and Sport The afPE Quality Mark is a prestigious award that evidences the strength and quality of physical education and sport in our school. This award recognises the outstanding work that is being undertaken at our school on a daily basis. Essex Safeguarding Children Board The Essex Safeguarding Children Board (ESCB) is a statutory multi agency organisation which brings together agencies who work to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people in Essex. Healthy Schools As a school, we have achieved the Enhanced Healthy Schools Award showing our commitment to promoting the health and well-being of the school community and encouraging everyone to live a healthy lifestyle both now and in the future. Ofsted Outstanding Partner We are delighted and very proud to say that our school has been judged by Ofsted to be ‘outstanding’ in every area and we are in the top 10% of schools nationally. All staff work exceptionally hard to make sure our school is both a happy and successful community and we are thrilled their hard work has been recognised by Ofsted. Primary Science Quality Mark We hold the PSQM GILT and were awarded this in March 2024.  This celebrates a commitment to excellence in science teaching and learning in our school Important: PE kit should be named and kept in school at all times. The children need a t-shirt, shorts and plimsolls/trainers. They also need jogging bottoms, a jumper and trainers for outside. (This will be every other week starting from November).

A Message from the Headteacher


On behalf of the children, staff and governors of Burnham on Crouch Primary School I would like to welcome you to our school and website. The website cannot replace direct contact with you but we hope it will act as a foundation for good relations between home and school.

Our vision for our school is to become an ‘outstanding’ school to ensure your children receive the very best education and experiences. We are a successful learning community that is an extended family in which everyone is valued, enjoys coming to school and is given every opportunity to flourish both academically and as an individual.

Our success is based on a shared willingness to expect the best for your children in our care. We work closely with the community, parents and carers to make sure everyone is part of our journey to raise standards and create a school where everyone counts; where everyone has the chance to succeed, to discover their best self and learn how to lead a life of integrity, respect and happiness…



A Message from the Headteacher


On behalf of the children, staff and governors of Burnham on Crouch Primary School I would like to welcome you to our school and website. The website cannot replace direct contact with you but we hope it will act as a foundation for good relations between home and school.

All parents and carers want their children to be successful and happy. It is important to choose a school which nurtures the right skills, develops confidence and self-esteem and offers an exciting and enriching curriculum to ensure children are ready for the wider world beyond.

As an outstanding school, the children are at the heart of every decision we make, whether it be for their safety, enjoyment or academic excellence. We believe wholeheartedly in the holistic development of the whole child including teaching character such as kindness, honesty and tolerance, and learner attributes including resilience and emotional well-being. We aim to help children find their voice, talents and thrive….




New Intake Tour Dates


Click the button on the right to find more details and dates of our New Reception Intake Tours for September 2027 Starters.

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Our Classes


Reception


Year 1


Miss Reanna Parkinson/Mrs Fiona Goodbrand

Butterfly

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Ms Sarah Wood

Elephant

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Miss Anna Hunt



Gorilla

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Mrs Christina Brett/Mrs Sara Lynch



Owl

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Year 2


Year 3


Mrs Sue Bache/Miss Vicci Button

Kangaroo

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Miss Karen Georgiou

Panda

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Mrs Tamsin Morton



Zebra

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Mr James Renny



Meerkat

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Year 4


Year 5


Miss Amy Parsons



Dolphin

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Miss Maisy Buckland-Garnett



Tiger

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Mrs Caroline Connell



Hippo

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Mr Adam Patterson/Mrs Sophie Royce



Wolf

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Year 6


Extended School Club & PE


Miss Jodie Cole



Eagle

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Mr Alex Keene



Chameleon

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Miss Penny Hazell



Extended School Club

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Mr Ben Codling



PE

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“We work closely with the community, parents and carers to make sure everyone is part of our journey to raise standards and create a school where everyone counts; where everyone has the chance to succeed, to discover their best self and learn how to lead a life of integrity, respect and happiness.”



How to get in touch with BCPS

Main Switchboard:
01621 782070

After School/Breakfast Club:
01621 785740

Email: admin@burnham-on-crouch.essex.sch.uk

Postal Address
Burnham on Crouch Primary School
Dunkirk Road
Burnham on Crouch
Essex
CM0 8LG

Head Teacher
Mr Alex Russ

School Business Manager
Mrs Ann Cutting

How to get in touch with BCPS

Main Switchboard:
01621 782070

After School/Breakfast Club:
01621 785740

Fax: 01621 785223
Email: admin@burnham-on-crouch.essex.sch.uk


Postal Address

Burnham on Crouch Primary School
Dunkirk Road
Burnham on Crouch
Essex
CM0 8LG

Head Teacher
Mr Alex Russ

School Business Manager
Mrs Ann Cutting


“Burnham on Crouch Primary School is both an aspirational and inclusive school. We believe every child is different; our vision is to help children find their talents so they can be proud of who they are and be confident to move to secondary school knowing their worth. We also believe that the wellbeing, safety and happiness of every child is essential and the needs of our children are at the heart of everything we do.

We teach daily the importance of telling the truth, keeping ourselves safe, being kind and being proud of ourselves and others.”



“We are all extremely proud of our school and we are always pleased to show prospective parents around so that you can see for yourself what we have to offer your children. To find out more please do come and visit.”