The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Roman Catholic 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
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 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
- 195
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 19%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Trust
- ROMERO CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Price (Associate Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Wellfield Drive, Office 204, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 0JD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School
Primary · Very close
Whittlefield Primary School
Primary · 600m away
Burnley Ightenhill Primary School
Primary · 801m away
Ightenhill Nursery School
Nursery · 927m away
Burnley College
16 plus · 982m away
Stoneyholme Nursery School
Nursery · 1.0km away
Linkway House School
Independent · 1.0km away
Lincoln House School
Independent · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy currently has 195 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy take?
St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is in Burnley, BB12 0JD, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Mary Magdalene Catholic 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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