The school is larger than the average primary school. It is situated in the eastern part of Haverhill and mainly serves pupils from the surrounding area. The very large majority of pupils are from White British backgrounds although there is a small number from minority ethnic groups. The proportion of pupils with a range of special educational needs and/or disabilities is below average. The percentage of pupils known to be eligible for free school meals is broadly average. Reorganisation of the schools in the local area will lead to the closure of the middle schools and the development of a two tier system of primary and secondary schools. Burton End Community First School was restructured as a primary school as from September 2010. The school has its first cohort of Year 5 pupils and will have the full age range of primary pupils when Year 6 pupils are included in September 2011. There has been a recent building programme to accommodate the increase in pupil numbers at the school. Provision for the Early Years Foundation Stage is organised through the Nursery and Reception classes. The school provides a breakfast club and an after school club which were included in this inspection. The school has received the Active mark award and holds National Healthy School status.