Barden Primary School
Burnley, BB10 1JD · Lancashire · primary school
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229th of 448 primary schools in Lancashire we can score, 481 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.9/10 against 2,358 of them, against 4.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Barden Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 6.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Dance Club, Netball Club, Football Club, Times table Club, and Wellbeing Warrior. Trips include Parliament Week and The Great Lancashire Debate. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 474 pupils against a stated capacity of 430. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the curriculum support pupils who are below the national median in literacy and numeracy? What specific support is available during the after-school club for homework or study?
What Ofsted said about Barden Primary School
Overview
Barden Primary School is described as a "happy and harmonious place" where pupils are "respectful and well behaved." The report highlights a "new and ambitious curriculum" that has raised achievement standards, particularly in reading, ensuring pupils are "well prepared for the next stage of their education."
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a "rich diet of well-loved songs, stories and rhymes" in the early years, leading to proficient reading skills.
- Staff provide "effective support" for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, who "achieve well from their differing starting points."
- The school fosters strong personal development through "adventurous activities" and high-quality after-school clubs.
- There is a "strong sense of teamwork" between governors and staff, with effective support for pupils’ attendance and behaviour.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, teachers must take "more careful account of what pupils already know" to ensure knowledge is secure.
- The curriculum must better prepare pupils for life in a "modern and diverse society," as some struggle to recall learning about other faiths and diversity.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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