The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (109% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 53 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 468
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 31%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs C Holgate (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
April 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
April 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Burnley Campus, Barden Lane, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 1JD
Town setting
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Within 2.5 kmReedley Hallows Nursery School
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Heasandford Primary School
Primary · 805m away
Burnley Stoneyholme Community Primary School
Primary · 929m away
Burnley Westway School
Special school · 1.0km away
Basnett Street Nursery School
Nursery · 1.0km away
Stoneyholme Nursery School
Nursery · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Barden Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Barden Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Barden Primary School?
Barden Primary School currently has 468 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Barden Primary School take?
Barden Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Barden Primary School?
Barden Primary School is in Burnley, BB10 1JD, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Barden Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Barden Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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