Whittlefield Primary School, Burnley

In its own words: "On behalf of the Governors and staff, welcome to Whittlefield Primary School where we are dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child. As the Headteacher, I am proud to lead a community that values excellence, inclusivity, and a love for learning."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include Lego and art.

Coming up: an open day on Thursday 12 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 80% of Year 6 pupils at Whittlefield Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 77% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 74% in Lancashire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 35% in reading and 39% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 18 families put Whittlefield Primary School as their first choice and 73 named it as one of their preferences, for 24 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Whittlefield Primary School are Burnley Ightenhill Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 61% reading, 54% maths); Wellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School (0.4 miles, Good, 73% reading, 87% maths); St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (0.4 miles, Good, 79% reading, 86% maths); and St Augustine of Canterbury RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy (0.6 miles, 73% reading, 70% maths).

Whittlefield Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

38.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 6.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 52 pupils (27.7%) received SEN support and 9 (4.8%) 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 Burnley Barracks Rail Station, about 670 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).

12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Recreation Ground (adjacent), 140 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Whittlefield Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 505 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Lancashire (109), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Whittlefield Primary School issued 4 suspensions, 1.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Whittlefield Primary School are Burnley High School (1.1 miles) and Shuttleworth College (1.3 miles).