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Welcome to Burlington Junior School

Shaping Positive Futures. Achieving Our Full Potential.

The pupils, staff, Governors and I would like to welcome you to our school. Our aim is to create a happy, caring and safe environment where our children are motivated and driven to achieve their full potential.

At Burlington Junior School we have developed a broad and balanced curriculum which ensures all learners gain invaluable knowledge and skills essential for life in modern Britain. It provides children with challenge and promotes curiosity and ambition so that all our children can achieve and reach their full potential in all they do in the future.

We hope that you find the information on our website informative and that it enables you to engage in your child’s learning journey.

  • Mrs A Beckett – Headteacher

Our core aims and values :

At Burlington Junior School our core aims and values are carefully threaded through everything that we do. Our curriculum aim is to ensure that all our children:

  • Are equipped with the skills, knowledge and understanding to be confident learners.

  • Are emotionally healthy, socially confident and understand how to have positive relationships with others.

  • Enjoy enrichment experiences to gain knowledge and develop rich vocabulary.

  • Are motivated and driven to achieve their full potential.

  • Respect diversity and individuality and make a positive contribution to society.

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We hold the OutReach PSQM Accreditation, National Online Safety Accreditation and the Career Mark:

We are proud at Burlington Juniors to have been awarded PSQM OutReach which is only held by 1% of schools nationally. This highlights the schools commitment to STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths), developing the science and cultural capital of our pupils/families and also the increased prevalence of environmental knowledge taught to our pupils.

We are a Great Science Share Ambassador:

The Great Science Share for Schools (GSSfS)  is an annual event encouraging children to share their own scientific questions and investigations. It is a great way to build science curiosity, collaboration and confidence.

We are an accredited Beacon School for the Young Tree Champions:

Burlington Junior School is an accredited Beacon School for the Young Tree Champions, who work together with teachers and partners, including Learning through Landscapes, Speakers Trust, the University of Derby and Eco-schools.

“I like Burlington Junior School because we get to go on trips.”

Pupil Feedback

“My most favourite thing in Burlington Juniors is that we all help each other and that if someone is upset other people go and talk and play with them.” 

Pupil Feedback

“The best thing about Burlington Junior School is the lessons are fun and interesting and we always learn something new.”

Pupil Feedback

“Pupils take home books that match their phonics ability. This helps them to become confident and fluent readers.”

Ofsted Feedback

“Leaders are keen to ‘sow the seeds of interest’ regarding careers.”

Ofsted Feedback

“My child has settled really well here, she feels happy and her hard work is recognised.  Very pleased.”

Parent Feedback

“Leaders are passionate about ensuring that all pupils receive the education they deserve.”

Ofsted Feedback

“Leaders continue to develop a broad and balanced curriculum that raises pupils’ aspirations.”

Ofsted Feedback

“Since implementation of Class Dojo we are much more aware of the things that happen whilst at school.  Also the Dojo Points System is a great way to monitor progress.”

Parent Feedback

“Pupils speak
enthusiastically about the range of after-school activities on offer.”

Ofsted Feedback

“‘There is something for everyone.’ Clubs range from golfing, cheerleading, football and rugby to mindfulness, yoga and knitting.”

Ofsted Feedback

“Staff, including those at the early stages of their careers, say they feel supported to fulfil their roles.”

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“In school I like the writing because you get to write about your favourite things.  I love all the language you can use.”

Pupil Feedback

“Behaviour and attendance continue to improve throughout school.”

Ofsted Feedback

“This is my third child to go all the way through Burlington and I would recommend this school every time.”

Parent Feedback

“Leaders provide a range of opportunities to develop pupils’ interests.”

Ofsted Feedback

“Parents comment that their children ‘really enjoy reading for pleasure’.”

Ofsted Feedback

“The thing I like about Burlington Junior school is that the teachers are very nice and it’s easy to make new friends.”

Pupil Feedback

“Burlington Junior School is a wonderful school with great staff.  They have helped me to become really independent whilst supporting me.  I am really happy at this school.” 

Pupil Feedback

“My child loves this school.”

Parent Feedback

“Good transition from Year 4- 5.  My child is in a smaller class, well supported in English and Maths.  Nurtured and settled.”

Parent Feedback

“I like learning because I think learning is fun and it allows me to push myself and learn new things every day.”

Pupil Feedback

“Leaders develop pupils’ experiences beyond the community, including
annual visits to London.”

Ofsted Feedback

“The school has
put in place a range of strategies and interventions to support pupils with their emotional health and well-being and behaviour.”

Ofsted Feedback

“Daily phonics lessons and extra support in the afternoon take place for pupils who are at the early stages of reading.”

Ofsted Feedback

“My kids love it at Burlington Junior School.”

Parent Feedback

“Leaders have high expectations of pupils’ behaviour.”

Ofsted Feedback

“Communication with parents has improved recently, Class Dojo is a good addition.  Good to see the topics for this half-term.”

Parent Feedback

“Subject leaders are invited to share curriculum plans with governors.”

Ofsted Feedback

“My daughter is very happy at school and is doing well.  I am pleased with her progress.”

Parent Feedback

“My child has settled well into Year 3.  She enjoys Maths especially.”

Parent Feedback

“All 3 of my children are very happy at this school”.

Parent Feedback

“Both children have attended this school.  Both have enjoyed it and have reached their potential.”

Parent Feedback

“Leaders strive to develop a curriculum that engages and inspires pupils.”

Ofsted Feedback

“Leaders create a positive environment where pupils flourish.”

Ofsted Feedback

“Pupils are happy to
attend school. Parents say their children are ‘well cared for, feel safe and can be
themselves’.”

Ofsted Feedback

“Furthermore, leaders invite pupils to attend afterschool sessions to help them catch up quickly.”

Ofsted Feedback

“What I like about Burlington Junior School is learning because if you listen carefully you will get smart and you will have a good education and you will get a good job.”

Pupil Feedback

“I like doing writing and maths because in maths you get to learn different methods to answer questions and I like writing stories.”

Pupil Feedback

“I like this school because we get to learn new things every day”

Pupil Feedback

“Would recommend this school 100%.  My child is very happy.”

Parent Feedback

“Leaders achieve this
through daily story-time sessions and ‘reading ambassadors’ who promote reading with their peers.”

Ofsted Feedback

“I like learning about history and the Romans and we are going on a trip to Murton Park.”

Pupil Feedback

“Leaders encourage good mental health through nurture sessions and a
‘nature’ programme.”

Ofsted Feedback

“In English and mathematics, pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), remember what they have learned over time.”

Ofsted Feedback

“Leaders plan aspects of the science curriculum in order to promote
engineering.”

Ofsted Feedback
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