The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
15% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 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
- 210
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 41%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Claire Law (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
April 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2008 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
December 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Church Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 2DL
Town setting
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Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
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Burnley College
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Lincoln House School
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Linkway House School
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Burnley Springfield Community Primary School
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Questions parents ask
What is Burnley St Peter's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Burnley St Peter's Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Burnley St Peter's Church of England Primary School?
Burnley St Peter's Church of England Primary School currently has 210 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Burnley St Peter's Church of England Primary School take?
Burnley St Peter's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Burnley St Peter's Church of England Primary School?
Burnley St Peter's Church of England Primary School is in Burnley, BB11 2DL, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Burnley St Peter's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Burnley St Peter'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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