Simonstone St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Burnley

In its own words: "Our Christian Distinctiveness in Action - We are Flourishing - Click here! Building a firm foundation based on faith and knowledge to enrich life's journey We learn to connect with God through valuing the world we share and nurturing our friendships Working together as a Christian family to achieve our best, learning with confidence to fulfil our dreams."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, cricket, athletics, multi-sports, cross-country, running, dance, choir and guitar.

In 2025, 87% of Year 6 pupils at Simonstone St Peter's Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 87% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 74% in Lancashire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (83% in reading, 89% in maths).

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 20 families put Simonstone St Peter's Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 65 named it as one of their preferences, for 20 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Simonstone St Peter's Church of England Primary School are Read St John's CofE Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 87% reading, 83% maths); Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School (1.1 miles, Requires improvement, 69% reading, 75% maths); Altham St James Church of England Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 73% reading, 82% maths); and Padiham Green Church of England Primary School (1.3 miles, Requires improvement, 65% reading, 57% maths).

Simonstone St Peter's Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.

2.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (90%), Asian (5%) and Mixed (5%).

In 2026, 14 pupils (10.1%) received SEN support and 2 (1.4%) 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.

The nearest railway station is Hapton Rail Station, about 2 miles away in a straight line.

3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is School Lane (by), 90 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 9 crimes within a mile of the school, most often other theft, violence and sexual offences and other crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Lancashire (109).

Simonstone St Peter's Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.