The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (103% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 289
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 35.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Trust
- PENDLE EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Paul Whaling
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Casterton Primary Academy, Thames Avenue, Burnley, BB10 2PZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · Very close
Burnley Primrose Hill School
Special school · 640m away
Reedley Primary School
Primary · 680m away
St James' Lanehead Church of England Primary School
Primary · 750m away
Reedley Hallows Nursery School
Nursery · 1.0km away
Barden Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Holly Grove School
Special school · 1.0km away
Ridgewood Community High School
Special school · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Casterton Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Casterton Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Casterton Primary Academy?
Casterton Primary Academy currently has 289 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Casterton Primary Academy take?
Casterton Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Casterton Primary Academy?
Casterton Primary Academy is in Burnley, BB10 2PZ, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Casterton Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Casterton Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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