The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
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, 29 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 18 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 476
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 31.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oldham
- Head
- Mrs Helen Atkinson-Smith (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
January 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Victoria Street, Chadderton, Oldham, Lancashire, OL9 0BY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWestwood Academy
Primary · 945m away
Westwood High
Independent · 1.2km away
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Richmond Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
The Oldham College
16 plus · 1.3km away
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
St Patrick's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Burnley Brow Community School's Ofsted rating?
Burnley Brow Community School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Burnley Brow Community School?
Burnley Brow Community School currently has 476 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Burnley Brow Community School take?
Burnley Brow Community School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Burnley Brow Community School?
Burnley Brow Community School is in Oldham, OL9 0BY, in the Oldham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Burnley Brow Community School have a sixth form?
No, Burnley Brow Community School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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