Heasandford Primary School
Burnley, BB10 3DA · Lancashire · primary school
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249th 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 — 4.5/10 against 2,151 of them, against 3.8/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Heasandford Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 4.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in dodgeball, multi-skills, netball, Bikeability, and Tots on Tyres.
Getting in
The published school roll is 630 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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
With the roll matching capacity exactly, how does the school manage entry-year availability? How does the 2024 inspection feedback guide current teaching priorities? What support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard?
What Ofsted said about Heasandford Primary School
Overview
Heasandford Primary School is rated as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. The report highlights that ‘pupils’ well-being lies at the heart of this school’, with strong relationships ensuring children feel safe and happy. Leaders maintain high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those speaking English as an additional language.
Strengths
- Staff build ‘positive relationships’ that help pupils feel safe, with effective support for mental health and emotional management.
- The curriculum is ‘rich’ and ‘ambitious’, with clearly identified key knowledge delivered consistently from the early years.
- Reading is prioritised from Reception, with effective phonics teaching helping most pupils become ‘confident, fluent readers’.
- The school accurately identifies SEND needs and makes ‘effective adaptations’ so these pupils learn the same curriculum as their peers.
- Attendance has improved significantly, with leaders taking effective action to reduce persistent absence and educate parents on its impact.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, assessment checks are less effective, meaning some pupils lack a ‘secure foundation’ for new learning. The school must ensure strategies accurately identify gaps in knowledge.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘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 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 49% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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