Read St John's CofE Primary School
Burnley, BB12 7PE · Lancashire · primary school
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97th 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 the 4,174 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.4/10 among them, against 7.0/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Read St John's CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.4 out of 10 among them, against 7.0 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 201 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 does the daily timetable look like for a Year 6 pupil? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Read St John's CofE Primary School
Overview
Read St John’s CofE Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils enjoy attending and feel safe. Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum that fosters curiosity and prepares pupils well for their next steps, supported by strong community links and effective support for those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, attend regularly, and "fully respect people’s differences," engaging in activities like choir performances and charitable endeavours.
- Leaders have prioritised reading, ensuring books match pupils’ phonic knowledge; consequently, pupils "read confidently" and enjoy reading regularly.
- Staff are "well trained to deliver the phonics programme effectively," offering targeted support to help pupils catch up and remove barriers to fluency.
- Leaders identify pupils’ needs quickly, ensuring those with SEND receive the help needed to succeed through the same curriculum as their peers.
- Staff feel well supported and work effectively as a team, aided by governors who forge strong relationships with the school community.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure teachers use assessment strategies effectively to spot gaps in learning and reshape teaching, as current methods sometimes fail to identify misconceptions.
- Leaders must provide support and guidance to ensure all staff deliver the revised curriculum effectively, as some teachers do yet choose the most appropriate teaching methods.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff well informed about identifying concerns and pupils learning how to keep themselves safe from everyday risks.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 76% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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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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