Burnley Brow Community School, Oldham
Burnley Brow Community School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Oldham. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in July 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 13th-highest of the 68 schools in Oldham with published results, and 4,333rd of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2014)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Oldham (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Burnley Brow Community School in detail
Burnley Brow Community School in its own words
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, gymnastics and choir.
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at Burnley Brow Community School reached the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 74% in Oldham and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 75% in reading and 77% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Burnley Brow Community School
For September 2026 entry, 62 families put Burnley Brow Community School as their first choice and 122 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is slightly more first choices than places. 3 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Burnley Brow Community School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Burnley Brow Community School are Bare Trees Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 67% reading, 69% maths); St Hilda's CofE Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 63% reading, 63% maths); Westwood Academy (0.6 miles, Outstanding, 87% reading, 83% maths); and St Herbert's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (0.6 miles).
Burnley Brow Community School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
Bare Trees Primary SchoolSt Hilda's CofE Primary SchoolWestwood AcademySt Herbert's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Who goes there
98.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 45 pupils (9.5%) received SEN support and 23 (4.9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
Burnley Brow Community School had 16 teachers in 2026, one for every 26 pupils: fewer teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Westwood (Manchester Metrolink), about 1040 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Burnley Lane (near), 50 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Burnley Brow Community School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
Burnley Brow Community School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Burnley Brow Community School are North Chadderton School (0.8 miles), E-ACT the Oldham Academy North (0.8 miles), The Brian Clarke Church of England Academy (0.8 miles) and The Radclyffe School (0.8 miles).
North Chadderton SchoolE-ACT the Oldham Academy NorthThe Brian Clarke Church of England AcademyThe Radclyffe School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from October 2014, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's July 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Burnley Brow is a welcoming school where every child feels valued and supported. The school excels at teaching children to read with confidence and supporting those who speak English as an additional language. Your child will be encouraged to develop perseverance, treat others with kindness, and contribute positively to the community through charity work and taking on school responsibilities.
Key Strengths
- Strong support for pupils learning English as an additional language, helping them develop vocabulary and spoken English effectively
- Excellent phonics teaching and reading support, with most pupils becoming confident readers by end of Key Stage 1
- Well-trained staff who identify and support pupils with special educational needs, ensuring they access the full curriculum
- Good behaviour and routines that allow learning to flourish, with pupils showing respect and kindness to classmates
- Ambitious curriculum carefully designed to build knowledge progressively across all subjects
Areas for Improvement
- In a small number of subjects, some teachers do not teach the curriculum exactly as leaders intend, which means some pupils do not achieve as well as they could
- Leaders need to improve monitoring to ensure all teachers deliver the curriculum consistently and effectively
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - all staff receive appropriate training, are vigilant to signs of harm, follow clear reporting procedures, and pupils learn how to keep themselves safe online and understand important safety lessons.
Extracurricular Activities
Martial arts, science club, orienteering
Burnley Brow Community School is a good school where pupils flourish in a welcoming environment and achieve well. Leaders are ambitious for all pupils, including those learning English as an additional language and those with special educational needs.
At a Glance
31.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 75% to 83% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 77% to 83% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 73% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.7
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
15
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
Keep up with Burnley Brow Community School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Burnley Brow Community School.
- Core Progress200m away · Not yet graded
- Versatile Learning Ltd460m away · Not yet graded
- Kip McGrath Oldham North770m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Burnley Brow Community School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Burnley Brow Community School is in Oldham; for families living there:
Apply to Oldham for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 15
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 15 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 12 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Oldham is 14 (the median across 129 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Your chances of a place at Burnley Brow Community School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Full
420 pupils
420 places
No spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Oldham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Oldham
Across Oldham council
Places available
3,927
Applications
2,814
Got 1st preference
92.0%
Got preferred school
98.4%
All primary applications across Oldham council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
45
SEN Support
23
EHC Plans
14.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
473
Total Pupils
228
Boys
245
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
16
Teachers
29.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,383
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,074
Per pupil
£2860k
Total funding
£192k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.7%
Overall absence
11.2%
Persistent absence
365
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Burnley Brow Community School
Questions parents ask about Burnley Brow Community School
What are SATs results like at Burnley Brow Community School?
Of the pupils at Burnley Brow Community School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 83% reached the expected standard in reading and 83% did so in maths.
What is Burnley Brow Community School's Ofsted rating?
Burnley Brow Community School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2014, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Burnley Brow Community School?
No fixed boundary. When Burnley Brow Community School is oversubscribed, Oldham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Burnley Brow Community School?
Burnley Brow Community School was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Burnley Brow Community School?
Classes at Burnley Brow Community School average 27.7 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Burnley Brow Community School?
Burnley Brow Community School has around 473 pupils on roll. 32% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Burnley Brow Community School?
4.7% of sessions were missed at Burnley Brow Community School in 2024/25. 11.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Burnley Brow Community School?
Apply through Oldham's coordinated admissions process, naming Burnley Brow Community School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Burnley Brow Community School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 3 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Burnley Brow Community School: Core Progress (200m away, registered, not yet graded), Versatile Learning Ltd (460m away, registered, not yet graded) and Kip McGrath Oldham North (770m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Burnley Brow Community School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 15 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 12 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Oldham is 14 (the median across 129 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Burnley Brow Community School?
Burnley Brow Community School is at Victoria Street, Chadderton, Oldham, Lancashire, OL9 0BY.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)