The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 40% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- 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
40%
-22.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% 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 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 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
- 39.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Jo Roberts (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
July 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
January 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
October 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Woodgrove Road, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 3EJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRockwood Nursery School
Nursery · 390m away
Burnley Springfield Community Primary School
Primary · 406m away
Unity College
Secondary · 520m away
Burnley Brunshaw Primary School
Primary · 657m away
St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Burnley St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Rosewood Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School currently has 207 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School take?
Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is in Burnley, BB11 3EJ, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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