Burnley Brunshaw Primary School
Burnley, BB10 4PB · Lancashire · primary school
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380th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.2/10 against 1,595 of them, against 0.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 23.0 · 1 | 40% | 0.05 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Burnley Brunshaw Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 23.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022.
Getting in
The published school roll is 414 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 school support pupils who are below the expected standard in literacy and numeracy? What specific interventions are in place to help students reach the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing these attainment gaps?
What Ofsted said about Burnley Brunshaw Primary School
Overview
Burnley Brunshaw Primary School is described as a "caring and welcoming place to learn" where "warm relationships are at the heart." Following a period of decline, the current leadership has achieved a "massive turnaround," resulting in a school rated as "Good" across all inspection categories.
Strengths
- Pupils are "happy in lessons" and feel safe, trusting adults to provide "wide range of pastoral support."
- The curriculum is "well designed in almost every subject," with teachers using "appropriate strategies" to help pupils make "secure connections" between concepts.
- Early reading is taught effectively, with children becoming "increasingly confident readers" through "carefully planned activities."
- Staff have "overhauled the quality of education for pupils with SEND," ensuring they access the "same ambitious curriculum" as their classmates.
- Pupils demonstrate "positive attitudes to their learning" and contribute to school life through roles such as "school councillors."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must "finalise their curriculum thinking" in a few subjects where the essential knowledge and its sequence have not been sufficiently determined.
- Teachers should use all available assessment information more effectively to address gaps in pupils’ knowledge and prevent some from achieving less than they could.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with staff being "well trained and knowledgeable" about keeping pupils safe and procedures for reporting concerns being "well understood."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 34% |
| 2023/24 | 40% |
| 2024/25 | 23% |
| 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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