Burnley Road Academy
Hebden Bridge, HX7 5DE · Calderdale · primary school
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74th of 76 primary schools in Calderdale we can score, 81 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 1,900 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 | 27.0 · 2 | 40% | 0.08 |
| Ofsted | 6 | 35% | 0.19 |
| 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 Road Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 27.0% 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% of pupils, 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). The school was inspected in May 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 129 pupils against a stated capacity of 209. 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 for the 0.0% of pupils reaching the higher standard? How does the new inspection framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Burnley Road Academy
Overview
Burnley Road Academy is a small primary school where pupils "typically enjoy coming to school" and feel safe. While the early years provision meets the expected standard with strong foundational skills, the report identifies that achievement, attendance, and teaching consistency currently "need attention" across the wider school.
Strengths
- The early years curriculum is "well planned" and children are "well prepared for Year 1", with a "higher than average number of pupils" passing the phonics screening check.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "quickly identified" and make "increasingly positive progress" due to effective adaptations and personalised targets.
- Pupils behave well, are "respectful and supportive towards one another", and bullying is rare and dealt with effectively.
- Leaders provide effective pastoral support, including mental health assistance, and pupils know how to access help via trusted adults or the class "worry box".
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure the curriculum is "consistently taught well", with teachers selecting appropriate activities and regularly addressing misconceptions to improve pupil achievement.
- Attendance, which is below national averages, requires closer analysis of data to identify patterns and remove barriers, particularly for disadvantaged pupils.
- Leaders need to ensure robust oversight of systems, including keeping "accurate safeguarding records" in a coherent and timely manner.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 54% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 2024/25 | 27% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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