Whittlefield Primary School
Burnley, BB12 0HL · Lancashire · primary school
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235th 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 — 4.7/10 against 1,861 of them, against 3.9/10 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 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Whittlefield 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%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Choir Club, learn swimming, and attend Chinese drumming workshops. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 188 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Whittlefield Primary School
Overview
Whittlefield Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils enjoy attending and feel a strong sense of belonging. Leaders maintain high expectations for behaviour and achievement, ensuring that children are well prepared for the demands of Year 1 and that staff feel valued.
Strengths
- Pupils are "excited to come to school each morning" and feel "happy and safe" due to warm staff interactions.
- Teachers possess "strong subject knowledge" and present information clearly, frequently checking understanding to address misconceptions quickly.
- Pupils have a "real love of reading" and speak with enthusiasm about books, supported by effective phonics training and regular checks.
- Staff are skilled at supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), identifying needs "quickly and accurately".
- Positive relationships contribute to "calm and purposeful classrooms" where learning is rarely disrupted by poor behaviour.
Areas to improve
- In a "very small number of subjects," curriculum design is incomplete, meaning some pupils do not build on their knowledge as well as they should; leaders must ensure all curriculums are "complete and logically ordered".
- A minority of pupils do not attend school regularly, which "hinders how well they learn"; leaders should continue to support these families to improve attendance rates.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and acting "swiftly and effectively" on concerns to ensure children receive timely support.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 34% |
| 2023/24 | 10% |
| 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.
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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