Burman Infant School
Community primary school in Solihull (Solihull).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
At Burman Infant School we aim to meet the needs of every child regardless of their background, ability, disability, culture, race or religion and we want each child to achieve their personal best in their learning, attitudes, behaviour and relationships.
We have a strong emphasis on Personal, Social and Emotional development and we have a can do culture which ensures that children and adults feel good about themselves whatever their strengths or areas for development. Our values are written by and shared with parents, carers, staff, children and governors.
We have a value each half term and we expect everyone in our school community to try their best to live that value in their daily lives. B Believe in yourself and be the best me! (Autumn 1) U Understanding each other and being united. (Autumn 2) R Recognise your goals and reach for the stars! (Spring 1) A Attitude; always trying our best, succeed and smile!
(Summer 1) N Nurturing and caring for others. (Summer 2) N ow and for the rest of our lives
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
6 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Forest School
- Little Wandle
- Times Tables Rock Stars
- Letters and Sounds
- Power Maths
- White Rose Maths
Awards
3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
- Basic Skills Quality MarkLiteracy and numeracy
- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
Key facts
- URN
- 104040
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Solihull
- Constituency
- Solihull West and Shirley
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (9 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Margaret Allen | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Rick Horton Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Rick Horton | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Louise Baggott | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Maggie Allen | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Miss Rachel Goddard | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Callum Dunlevy | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Abbie Farmer | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Jason Huxtable | Governor | Appointed by academy members | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Michelle Brown | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Rick Horton Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2001 · term ended 2025 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record