Best Faith Schools in Burnley
19 faith schools found
Key Facts
- In Burnley, 19 faith schools account for 18.8% of all schools, significantly higher than the national average of 13.4%, indicating a strong presence of faith-based education locally.
- Faith schools in Burnley have a high performance record, with 92.9% rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, and a breakdown of 13 Good and 1 Requires Improvement out of 14 inspected.
- The 19 faith schools in Burnley cater to 4,685 pupils, with 28.6% eligible for free school meals and 14.6% having special educational needs, highlighting the diverse needs of their student population.
- Burnley faith schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 22.64 and spending per pupil of £7,531, with 60.6% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2 and 32.0% achieving grade 5+ in English & maths at KS4.
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Christ The King Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Burnley, BB11 4RB
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected60%
Absence4.3%
Pupils206
P/T Ratio–
Wellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School
Ofsted
Good
Burnley, BB12 0JD
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected80%
Absence4.2%
Pupils197
P/T Ratio24.0
Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School
Burnley, BB12 9ED
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils208
P/T Ratio23.1
Hapton Church of England/Methodist Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Burnley, BB11 5RF
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected42%
Absence5.3%
Pupils125
P/T Ratio25.0
St James' Lanehead Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Burnley, BB10 2NH
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected59%
Absence4.9%
Pupils280
P/T Ratio28.3
Burnley Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Burnley, BB11 4LB
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected66%
Absence4.5%
Pupils211
P/T Ratio22.9
Higham St John's Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Burnley, BB12 9EU
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected59%
Absence4.7%
Pupils133
P/T Ratio22.9
SM
St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Ofsted
Good
Burnley, BB12 0JD
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected53%
Absence5.6%
Pupils195
P/T Ratio24.4
St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Burnley, BB10 4BH
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence7.0%
Pupils210
P/T Ratio30.0
St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Burnley, BB10 2PZ
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected69%
Absence5.6%
Pupils212
P/T Ratio29.0
Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
Burnley, BB10 3AA
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8-0.32
Attainment 840.3
Eng+Maths58%
Pupils1,273
Burnley St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Burnley, BB11 2DL
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected63%
Absence5.2%
Pupils210
P/T Ratio21.0
Newchurch-In-Pendle St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Burnley, BB12 9JP
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected22%
Absence5.5%
Pupils55
P/T Ratio18.4
Read St John's CofE Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Burnley, BB12 7PE
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected76%
Absence4.9%
Pupils193
P/T Ratio24.1
Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Burnley, BB11 3EJ
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected27%
Absence6.9%
Pupils207
P/T Ratio21.2
SJ
St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Padiham
Ofsted
Good
Burnley, BB12 7BN
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected60%
Absence4.0%
Pupils234
P/T Ratio25.4
SS
Simonstone St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Burnley, BB12 7HR
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected61%
Absence3.3%
Pupils134
P/T Ratio27.4
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 101 faith schools in Burnley, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Burnley | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 93% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 61% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.32 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 40.3 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 17% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 22.6:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,531 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.