Burnley Ightenhill Primary School
Burnley, BB12 6ED · Lancashire · primary school
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290th 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 — 3.9/10 against 826 of them, against 2.8/10 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 | 46.0 · 14 | 40% | 0.55 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Burnley Ightenhill Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 46.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 349 pupils against a stated capacity of 390. 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? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in maths? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap between its results and the national median?
What Ofsted said about Burnley Ightenhill Primary School
Overview
Burnley Ightenhill Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils feel happy and safe. Leaders have designed an aspirational curriculum with logically ordered knowledge, enabling pupils to achieve well across subjects. Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the support provided by staff, who maintain high expectations for all learners, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Staff possess secure subject knowledge and are skilled at helping pupils "revisit, recall and secure earlier learning."
- Reading is prioritised effectively, with most pupils becoming "fluent readers by the time they enter key stage 2."
- Pupils behave well, with "low-level disruption during lessons is rare," and staff use restorative approaches successfully.
- Leaders provide strategies to support mental health, such as the ‘calm corner’, which pupils "understand and value."
- Governors have an "accurate understanding of the quality of education," and leaders support staff well-being.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should continue to improve attendance rates, as irregular attendance negatively impacts some pupils’ progress.
- Leaders must ensure pupils develop a "secure understanding of different faiths and religions" to better appreciate the diversity of modern Britain.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and working closely with external partners to support vulnerable pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 46% |
| 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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