The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England/Methodist 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
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England/Methodist
Numbers
- Pupils
- 125
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 24%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Amourelle Leyland (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
December 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Manchester Road, Hapton, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 5RF
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPadiham Green Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Whitegate Nursery School
Nursery · 1.9km away
Accrington Huncoat Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Padiham Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Shuttleworth College
Secondary · 2.2km away
Burnley High School
Secondary · 2.3km away
Burnley Lowerhouse Junior School
Primary · 2.4km away
Rosegrove Infant School
Primary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Hapton Church of England/Methodist Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hapton Church of England/Methodist Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hapton Church of England/Methodist Primary School?
Hapton Church of England/Methodist Primary School currently has 125 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hapton Church of England/Methodist Primary School take?
Hapton Church of England/Methodist Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hapton Church of England/Methodist Primary School?
Hapton Church of England/Methodist Primary School is in Burnley, BB11 5RF, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hapton Church of England/Methodist Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Hapton Church of England/Methodist Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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