The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- 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
67%
+5.0pp 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)
103
-2.0 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.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 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
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 206
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 36.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Jane Thistlethwaite (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Tabor Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 0HL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBurnley Ightenhill Primary School
Primary · Very close
Ightenhill Nursery School
Nursery · 384m away
Taywood Nursery School
Nursery · 778m away
Rosegrove Nursery School
Nursery · 894m away
Coal Clough Academy
Academy · 971m away
Linkway House School
Independent · 989m away
Lincoln House School
Independent · 1.0km away
Burnley Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Whittlefield Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Whittlefield Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Whittlefield Primary School?
Whittlefield Primary School currently has 206 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Whittlefield Primary School take?
Whittlefield Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Whittlefield Primary School?
Whittlefield Primary School is in Burnley, BB12 0HL, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Whittlefield Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Whittlefield Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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