The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 83% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- 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
83%
+21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 5 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 55
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 16.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Trust
- CIDARI EDUCATION LIMITED
- Head
- Mrs Pauline Nightingale
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Spenbrook Road, Newchurch-in-Pendle, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 9JP
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Newchurch-In-Pendle St Mary's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Newchurch-In-Pendle St Mary's Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Newchurch-In-Pendle St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
Newchurch-In-Pendle St Mary's Church of England Primary School currently has 55 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Newchurch-In-Pendle St Mary's Church of England Primary School take?
Newchurch-In-Pendle St Mary's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Newchurch-In-Pendle St Mary's Church of England Primary School?
Newchurch-In-Pendle St Mary's Church of England Primary School is in Burnley, BB12 9JP, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Newchurch-In-Pendle St Mary's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Newchurch-In-Pendle St Mary's Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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