The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
79%
+17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 422
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 33.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs L Davison (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
July 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Oswald Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 0BN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmStoneyholme Nursery School
Nursery · Very close
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Lincoln House School
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Olive High
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Wellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Burnley Stoneyholme Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Burnley Stoneyholme Community Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Burnley Stoneyholme Community Primary School?
Burnley Stoneyholme Community Primary School currently has 422 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Burnley Stoneyholme Community Primary School take?
Burnley Stoneyholme Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Burnley Stoneyholme Community Primary School?
Burnley Stoneyholme Community Primary School is in Burnley, BB12 0BN, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Burnley Stoneyholme Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Burnley Stoneyholme Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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