Simonstone St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Burnley, BB12 7HR · Lancashire · primary school
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92nd 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 1,336 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.1/10 among 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 27.0 · 97 | 25% | 2.42 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Simonstone St Peter's Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 27.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.1 out of 10 among them, against 7.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the KS2 Dance Club, Cookery Club, and various sports groups including Netball, Football, and Ultimate Frisbee. Arts options include the KS2 Choir, guitar group, and ukuleles. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 138 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. 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 reaching the higher standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Simonstone St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Overview
Simonstone St Peter’s Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a "warm and welcoming atmosphere" where pupils feel safe and happy. Leaders maintain high expectations for behaviour and learning, which pupils consistently meet, resulting in positive outcomes across the curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "very positive" behaviour and are kind to one another, with bullying incidents handled effectively.
- Teachers use "strong subject knowledge" to deepen understanding and regularly check for gaps in learning.
- Reading is prioritised, with a new phonics curriculum ensuring books are "closely matched to the sounds that they know."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access the same curriculum and are supported skilfully to progress well.
- Staff morale is high, with leaders described as "approachable" and mindful of workload.
Areas to improve
- Leaders have not yet finalised the curriculum in a small number of foundation subjects at key stage 2, hindering some pupils from achieving as highly as they could.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, characterised by a "strong culture of vigilance" where staff are thoroughly trained to spot risks and report concerns promptly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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.
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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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