Welcome to Burnside Primary School

Welcome to Burnside Primary School — a warm, inclusive and aspirational school where every child is encouraged to thrive.

At Burnside, our ethos — Be Safe, Be Smart, Be Kind — is at the heart of everything we do. It shapes our relationships, supports positive behaviour and helps create a calm, caring environment where children feel safe, valued and ready to learn.

We provide a high-quality education for children aged 3–11, serving our local community and working in close partnership with families. Our curriculum is broad, balanced and ambitious, carefully designed to meet the needs of all learners. We have high expectations for every child and are committed to ensuring that all pupils, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), are supported to achieve their best.

In classrooms across the school, teaching is adapted to meet individual needs, enabling children to make strong progress from their starting points. Inclusion is a strength at Burnside, and we work closely with parents, carers and external professionals to ensure that appropriate support is in place and reviewed regularly.

We are proud of the positive attitudes to learning seen throughout the school. Children behave well, show respect for one another and take pride in their achievements. Alongside academic learning, we place great importance on pupils’ personal development, wellbeing and emotional resilience.

Our school environment offers a range of opportunities for learning beyond the classroom, including sport, enrichment activities and outdoor learning. These experiences help children develop confidence, teamwork and a sense of responsibility.

We value the strong relationships we build with parents and carers and believe that working together is key to supporting children’s success. Safeguarding is central to our work, and we are committed to ensuring that every child feels safe, supported and able to flourish at Burnside.

Thank you for taking the time to visit our website. We hope it gives you a sense of our school community. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like further information or to arrange a visit — we would be delighted to welcome you to Burnside Primary School.