The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 396
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 15.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Miss Joanne Ramsbottom (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
June 2023 | School Inspection
School inspection
February 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
May 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
December 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
January 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Delamere Road, Briercliffe, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2JU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSilver Birch School
Independent · 608m away
Compass Community School Lancashire
Independent · 840m away
St James' Lanehead Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Burnley Primrose Hill School
Special school · 1.4km away
Sir John Thursby Community College
Secondary · 1.7km away
Reedley Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Casterton Primary Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Briercliffe Primary School?
Briercliffe Primary School currently has 396 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Briercliffe Primary School take?
Briercliffe Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Briercliffe Primary School?
Briercliffe Primary School is in Burnley, BB10 2JU, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Briercliffe Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Briercliffe Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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