Burnley St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Burnley, BB11 2DL · Lancashire · primary school
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300th 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 — 3.0/10 against 1,464 of them, against 2.6/10 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Burnley St Peter's Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0%, 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 (3.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the Daily mile, dance, and dance performance, with an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 210 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the curriculum build on the skills assessed in the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Burnley St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Overview
Burnley St Peter’s Church of England Primary School is described as a “happy and caring place to learn” where staff forge strong relationships with pupils. The report states that the school’s overall effectiveness, along with the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership, is “Good”.
Strengths
- The school’s values of “love, respect, forgiveness, trust and service” underpin positive pupil behaviour and a strong sense of belonging.
- Reading is a “strong feature” with well-trained staff delivering phonics consistently, resulting in pupils who “learn to read well” and have a “love of reading”.
- Leaders have designed a broad curriculum that meets the needs of different pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they can “confidently access the full curriculum”.
- Teachers possess “strong knowledge” of their subjects and use clarity and interesting resources to engage pupils, who “concentrate well in lessons”.
- There is a “comprehensive programme” supporting pupils’ wider personal development, including mental health support and opportunities for leadership roles.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, leaders must “finalise their curriculum thinking” so teachers are clear about the key knowledge pupils should learn and when it should be taught, to prevent gaps in knowledge.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective” and that leaders have established a “strong safeguarding culture” with staff kept up to date on training.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 38% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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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