Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Burnley
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school is a warm and welcoming environment where caring staff help pupils feel safe and happy. Children settle well in the early years and develop confidence and independence. Most pupils attend regularly and behave appropriately as they move around the school.
Key Strengths
- Safeguarding is effective with an open culture where concerns are actively identified and managed
- Early years leaders have secure understanding of curriculum strengths and weaknesses, and children settle well with good parent communication
- Staff are supportive and upbeat, and leaders keep pupils' best interests at the heart of decision-making
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent pupil progress in English and mathematics, with low phonics and multiplication table check results
- High rates of persistent absence and suspensions for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND
- Inconsistent teacher implementation of behavior policy causing confusion, particularly for pupils with SEND
- Teachers do not consistently identify and address gaps in pupil knowledge before moving on
- Vulnerable pupils miss large chunks of learning when removed from class for extended periods
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs, outdoor exploration activities, buddy roles, school council, daily worship participation
Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a calm and welcoming place where staff care for pupils' wellbeing, but the school faces significant challenges in achievement, attendance, and behavior - particularly for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
At a Glance
38.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 50% to 63%. Maths has declined from 53% to 43%. Writing has improved from 40% to 50%.
Class Sizes
29.6
Avg class size
29.7
Infant (KS1)
29.5
KS2
7
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
200 pupils
210 capacity
10 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Burnley
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Burnley
Admissions Demand - Lancashire
Places available
15,664
Applications
12,136
Got 1st preference
93.0%
Got preferred school
98.8%
Primary admissions across Lancashire (2025/26)
Inspection History(10)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.4569%
Overall absence
19.67213%
Persistent absence
183
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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