The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
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
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
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.
14% 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, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 45 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 424
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 41.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Nerys A Hughes (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
June 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2007 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
May 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Rosewood Avenue, Rosewood Primary School, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 2PH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChrist The King Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 365m away
Burnley Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
The Rose School
Special school · 1.0km away
Rockwood Nursery School
Nursery · 1.1km away
Cherry Fold Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Coal Clough Academy
Academy · 1.1km away
Burnley Springfield Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Hameldon Community College
Secondary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Rosewood Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Rosewood Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rosewood Primary School?
Rosewood Primary School currently has 424 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rosewood Primary School take?
Rosewood Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Rosewood Primary School?
Rosewood Primary School is in Burnley, BB11 2PH, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rosewood Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Rosewood Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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