The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 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 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
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 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 206
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 21.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Trust
- ROMERO CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sinead Colbeck (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Lowerhouse Lane, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 6HZ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Augustine of Canterbury RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
St Augustine of Canterbury RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy currently has 206 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Augustine of Canterbury RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy take?
St Augustine of Canterbury RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Augustine of Canterbury RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
St Augustine of Canterbury RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is in Burnley, BB12 6HZ, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Augustine of Canterbury RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Augustine of Canterbury RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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