The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
27%
+19.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+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 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
3% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 134
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 1.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Jill Cockings (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
School Lane, Simonstone, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 7HR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Simonstone St Peter's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Simonstone St Peter's Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Simonstone St Peter's Church of England Primary School?
Simonstone St Peter's Church of England Primary School currently has 134 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Simonstone St Peter's Church of England Primary School take?
Simonstone St Peter's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Simonstone St Peter's Church of England Primary School?
Simonstone St Peter's Church of England Primary School is in Burnley, BB12 7HR, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Simonstone St Peter's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Simonstone St Peter'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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