Best Primary Schools in Burnley
47 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In Burnley, 47 primary schools educate 9,852 pupils, with a pupil-teacher ratio of 21.80, reflecting a challenging environment for both students and staff.
- Ofsted inspections in Burnley reveal 92.7% of schools are Good or Outstanding, with 4 Outstanding and 34 Good ratings out of 41 inspected schools.
- Primary schools in Burnley have 35.1% of pupils eligible for free school meals and 27.6% with English as an additional language, highlighting the diverse needs of the local community.
- Burnley's primary schools spend £8,725 per pupil, with 52.6% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, and 17.1% experiencing persistent absence, indicating areas for improvement.
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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–
The Heights Burnley
Ofsted
Good
Burnley, BB12 0DU
Primary · Ages 5–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils0
P/T Ratio8.4
Rosegrove Infant School
Ofsted
Good
Burnley, BB12 6HW
State · Primary · Ages 4–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence6.1%
Pupils138
P/T Ratio17.3
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Compass Community School Lancashire
Burnley, BB10 2RA
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–17
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils6
P/T Ratio–
Lincoln House School
Burnley, BB12 0QZ
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–18 · Boys
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils5
P/T Ratio–
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Moorlands View School
Burnley, BB11 5PQ
Independent · Primary · Ages 7–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils18
P/T Ratio–
Rosa House School
Burnley, BB10 3RB
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–18 · Girls
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils4
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
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Rawdhatul Uloom
Burnley, BB10 1LU
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils113
P/T Ratio–
Casterton Primary Academy
Ofsted
Good
Burnley, BB10 2PZ
Academy · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected78%
Absence5.6%
Pupils289
P/T Ratio19.1
Burnley Stoneyholme Community Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Burnley, BB12 0BN
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected69%
Absence4.9%
Pupils422
P/T Ratio23.8
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Heasandford Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Burnley, BB10 3DA
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected49%
Absence6.0%
Pupils632
P/T Ratio21.8
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
Worsthorne Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Burnley, BB10 3LR
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected55%
Absence4.0%
Pupils211
P/T Ratio22.3
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The Rose School
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
Burnley, BB11 4DT
Special · Primary · Ages 11–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence39.0%
Pupils71
P/T Ratio6.5
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
Barden Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Burnley, BB10 1JD
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected50%
Absence5.9%
Pupils468
P/T Ratio19.8
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Broadfield Specialist School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Burnley, BB11 5BT
Special · Primary · Ages 11–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence9.4%
Pupils242
P/T Ratio6.1
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 47 primary 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 | 53% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 17% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 21.8:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,725 | £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.