The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- 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
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 28 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 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
- 280
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 30%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Michelle Dugdale (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
April 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Briercliffe Road, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2NH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBurnley Primrose Hill School
Special school · Very close
Silver Birch School
Independent · 639m away
St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 687m away
Sir John Thursby Community College
Secondary · 696m away
Ridgewood Community High School
Special school · 724m away
Casterton Primary Academy
Primary · 750m away
Compass Community School Lancashire
Independent · 935m away
Basnett Street Nursery School
Nursery · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is St James' Lanehead Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St James' Lanehead Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St James' Lanehead Church of England Primary School?
St James' Lanehead Church of England Primary School currently has 280 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St James' Lanehead Church of England Primary School take?
St James' Lanehead Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St James' Lanehead Church of England Primary School?
St James' Lanehead Church of England Primary School is in Burnley, BB10 2NH, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St James' Lanehead Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St James' Lanehead 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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