The short version
Average SATs results. 79% capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- 34% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 29 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 212
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 33.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Trust
- ROMERO CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Helen Bibby
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Thames Avenue, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2PZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCasterton Primary Academy
Primary · Very close
Burnley Primrose Hill School
Special school · 545m away
St James' Lanehead Church of England Primary School
Primary · 687m away
Reedley Primary School
Primary · 824m away
Reedley Hallows Nursery School
Nursery · 948m away
Barden Primary School
Primary · 948m away
Holly Grove School
Special school · 948m away
Ridgewood Community High School
Special school · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy currently has 212 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy take?
St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is in Burnley, BB10 2PZ, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St John the Baptist 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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