The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
55%
-7.0pp 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)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
30% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 45 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 384
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 65.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Chloe Moretta (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
April 2024 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Cog Lane, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 5JS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBroadfield Specialist School
Special school · Very close
Hameldon Community College
Secondary · Very close
The Rose School
Special school · Very close
Coal Clough Academy
Academy · 718m away
Christ The King Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 746m away
Taywood Nursery School
Nursery · 757m away
Burnley Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Primary · 931m away
Rosewood Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Cherry Fold Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Cherry Fold Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cherry Fold Community Primary School?
Cherry Fold Community Primary School currently has 384 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cherry Fold Community Primary School take?
Cherry Fold Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cherry Fold Community Primary School?
Cherry Fold Community Primary School is in Burnley, BB11 5JS, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cherry Fold Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Cherry Fold 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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