St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Burnley, BB10 2PZ · Lancashire · primary school
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225th 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 — 5.1/10 against 2,182 of them, against 4.2/10 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 | 59.0 · 37 | 40% | 1.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 7.0% achieved it, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 212 pupils against a stated capacity of 270. 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 trips are planned for the next academic year?
What Ofsted said about St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Overview
St John the Baptist RC Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a "caring and supportive community" where pupils feel happy and safe. The inspection confirms that the school provides a broad, engaging curriculum and strong support for pupils’ social and emotional well-being, ensuring they are well-prepared for life in modern Britain.
Strengths
- Pupils are welcomed into a positive atmosphere where they "treat each other with kindness" and respect differences, enabling them to focus on learning in calm classrooms.
- The curriculum is described as "ambitious," with careful consideration given to the order of teaching subject-specific knowledge, particularly in Reception to build strong foundations.
- Reading is central to the curriculum; a new phonics programme ensures children develop "confidence and competence as early readers," with most pupils, including those with SEND, learning to read fluently.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified effectively and access the same ambitious curriculum as their peers, achieving well with appropriate adaptations.
- Strong leadership systems ensure governors and trustees are actively involved, using shared information to "appropriately challenge and support the school."
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, teachers do not always choose activities that best support pupils to "secure or deepen their knowledge," requiring better design of learning tasks.
- Assessment strategies in some subjects are "underdeveloped," hindering teachers’ ability to identify and address gaps in pupils’ knowledge securely.
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 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| 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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