The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Methodist school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp 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)
107
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, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Methodist
Numbers
- Pupils
- 208
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 7.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Trust
- EPWORTH EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sara Butterfield (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Fence, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 9ED
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPendle Primary Academy
Primary · 2.2km away
Higham St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Woodfield Nursery School
Nursery · 2.3km away
Lomeshaye Junior School
Primary · 2.5km away
Marsden Heights Community College
Secondary · 2.5km away
Roughlee Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 2.5km away
East Lancashire Learning Group
16 plus · 2.7km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School?
Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School currently has 208 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School take?
Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School?
Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School is in Burnley, BB12 9ED, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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