SchoolScoresBurnley Lowerhouse Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Liverpool Road, Burnley, BB12 6LN
01282 426774 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 12 September 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
36 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Burnley comparisons use the 16 of its 35 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 19 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Burnley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 16th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Burnley. Higher than 2% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 72% | 91% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 15th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Burnley. Higher than 7% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 16th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Burnley. Higher than 2% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 56% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 16 parents whose child had been bullied 7th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Burnley. Higher than 0% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 13% | 53% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 30 parents who had raised a concern 13th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Burnley. Higher than 0% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 23% | 78% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 16th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Burnley. Higher than 0% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 39%said yes | 85% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Burnley figures pool parents at the Burnley schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
48 pupils in this year group.
35% — 25 points below the Lancashire average, and 27 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lancashire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 35% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 50% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 56% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 56% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Lancashire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Lancashire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 5th highest of 35 state primary schools in Burnley. Higher than 87% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 46.6% | 25.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 34th highest of 35 state primary schools in Burnley. Higher than 5% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 22nd highest of 35 state primary schools in Burnley. Higher than 39% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.8% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 23rd highest of 35 state primary schools in Burnley. Higher than 35% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.4% | 16.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 34th lowest of 35 state primary schools in Burnley. Lower than 9% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.1% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 32nd lowest of 35 state primary schools in Burnley. Lower than 12% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 20.8% | 12.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 32nd lowest of 35 state primary schools in Burnley. Lower than 8% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 8.3 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 32nd lowest of 35 state primary schools in Burnley. Lower than 10% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.49% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 21st highest of 35 state primary schools in Burnley. Higher than 58% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.3 | 21.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 6th highest of 35 state primary schools in Burnley. Higher than 76% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.3 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 5th highest of 32 state primary schools in Burnley. Higher than 78% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 22.2% | 12.9%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St Augustine of Canterbury RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rosegrove Infant School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Burnley Ightenhill Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- Whittlefield Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Padiham Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cherry Fold Community Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Padiham 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Burnley Holy Trinity CofE Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Burnley Lowerhouse Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Burnley Lowerhouse Junior School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 12 September 2023.
How did Burnley Lowerhouse Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 35% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 27 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Burnley Lowerhouse Junior School?
39% of the 36 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Burnley Lowerhouse Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 119215.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.