The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 47% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
47%
-15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 211
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 6.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Nicholls (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Brownside Road, Worsthorne, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 3LR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBurnley Brunshaw Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Unity College
Secondary · 2.0km away
Compass Community School Lancashire
Independent · 2.1km away
Sir John Thursby Community College
Secondary · 2.3km away
Ridgewood Community High School
Special school · 2.4km away
Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 2.4km away
St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 2.5km away
Basnett Street Nursery School
Nursery · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Worsthorne Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Worsthorne Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Worsthorne Primary School?
Worsthorne Primary School currently has 211 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Worsthorne Primary School take?
Worsthorne Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Worsthorne Primary School?
Worsthorne Primary School is in Burnley, BB10 3LR, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Worsthorne Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Worsthorne Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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