The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 417
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 44.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Bell (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
April 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Reedley Road, Reedley, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2NE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWoodfield Nursery School
Nursery · 442m away
Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 462m away
Pendle Primary Academy
Primary · 536m away
Casterton Primary Academy
Primary · 680m away
St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 824m away
Marsden Heights Community College
Secondary · 890m away
Burnley Primrose Hill School
Special school · 1.2km away
St James' Lanehead Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Reedley Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Reedley Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Reedley Primary School?
Reedley Primary School currently has 417 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Reedley Primary School take?
Reedley Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Reedley Primary School?
Reedley Primary School is in Burnley, BB10 2NE, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Reedley Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Reedley Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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