The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 23% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
23%
-39.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
97
-8.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 41 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 401
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 40.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Headteacher Gina Smith (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
July 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Morse Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 4PB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmUnity College
Secondary · Very close
Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 657m away
Burnley Springfield Community Primary School
Primary · 949m away
Rockwood Nursery School
Nursery · 1.0km away
St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Burnley St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Olive High
Independent · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Burnley Brunshaw Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Burnley Brunshaw Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Burnley Brunshaw Primary School?
Burnley Brunshaw Primary School currently has 401 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Burnley Brunshaw Primary School take?
Burnley Brunshaw Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Burnley Brunshaw Primary School?
Burnley Brunshaw Primary School is in Burnley, BB10 4PB, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Burnley Brunshaw Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Burnley Brunshaw Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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