Burnley Stoneyholme Community Primary School
Burnley, BB12 0BN · Lancashire · primary school
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54th 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 — 8.6/10 against 1,761 of them, against 7.2/10 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 | 79.0 · 86 | 62% | 5.28 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 38% | 1.95 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Burnley Stoneyholme Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% 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%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 406 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 not yet meeting the expected standard in core subjects? What are the specific entry criteria for the next academic year? How does the school manage class sizes with 14 places currently available?
What Ofsted said about Burnley Stoneyholme Community Primary School
Overview
This is described as an “exceptional school” where pupils “flourish” and achieve an “incredible depth of knowledge” across the curriculum. The report highlights an “ambitious curriculum” and an “inspirational enrichment programme” that significantly broadens learning beyond national requirements.
Strengths
- Pupils receive an “excellent start” in the early years, rapidly mastering phonics and becoming “fluent readers”.
- Teachers “quickly check and address” knowledge gaps, ensuring pupils make “exceptional” progress from their starting points.
- The school identifies the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) “quickly and precisely”, helping them “flourish”.
- Pupils behave “exceptionally well”, consistently demonstrating “superb conduct” and acting as “excellent role models”.
- Personal development is a “golden thread”, with pupils developing an “impressive understanding of healthy relationships” and citizenship.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
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 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| 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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