The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
2% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 207
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 7.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Julie Green (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
November 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Church Avenue, Church Avenue, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 2RQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Hollins
Secondary · 607m away
Green Haworth Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St John's Stonefold CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Lee Royd Nursery School
Nursery · 1.6km away
Accrington Woodnook Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
St Anne's and St Joseph's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington
Primary · 1.9km away
St Peter's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Baxenden St John's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Baxenden St John's Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Baxenden St John's Church of England Primary School?
Baxenden St John's Church of England Primary School currently has 207 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Baxenden St John's Church of England Primary School take?
Baxenden St John's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Baxenden St John's Church of England Primary School?
Baxenden St John's Church of England Primary School is in Accrington, BB5 2RQ, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Baxenden St John's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Baxenden St John's Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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