SchoolScoresPadiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Moor Lane, Padiham, Padiham St Leonard's Ce Va Primary, Burnley, BB12 8HT
01282 771470 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 8 May 2024.
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 | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
43 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
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 15th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Burnley. Higher than 4% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77% | 91% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 14th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Burnley. Higher than 13% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 14th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Burnley. Higher than 8% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 22 parents whose child had been bullied 6th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Burnley. Higher than 8% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 32% | 53% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 35 parents who had raised a concern 12th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Burnley. Higher than 10% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 63% | 78% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 15th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Burnley. Higher than 12% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74%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.
60% — about the same as the Lancashire average, and 2 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lancashire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 60% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 4% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 69% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 73% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 75% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 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.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 28 |
| Of those, offered a place | 28 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 61 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has a SEN unit with 16 places for speech, language and communication needs; Autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Lancashire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 7th highest of 35 state primary schools in Burnley. Higher than 84% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 43.4% | 25.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 35 state primary schools in Burnley. Higher than 95% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.7% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 7th highest of 35 state primary schools in Burnley. Higher than 75% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.6% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 28th highest of 35 state primary schools in Burnley. Higher than 18% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.4% | 16.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 32nd lowest of 35 state primary schools in Burnley. Lower than 11% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.9% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 30th lowest of 35 state primary schools in Burnley. Lower than 20% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 18.0% | 12.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 23rd lowest of 35 state primary schools in Burnley. Lower than 53% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 27th lowest of 35 state primary schools in Burnley. Lower than 43% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 35th highest of 35 state primary schools in Burnley. Higher than 19% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 17.5 | 21.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 35th highest of 35 state primary schools in Burnley. Higher than 5% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 7.1 | 10.5 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 21st highest of 32 state primary schools in Burnley. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Padiham Green CofE Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 expected, 4 needs attention · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Padiham Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Padiham 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Simonstone St Peter's CofE Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Burnley Lowerhouse Junior School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023) · 35% met expected standard (KS2)
- Read St John's CofE Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hapton CofE/Methodist Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Augustine of Canterbury RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Altham St James CofE Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rosegrove Infant School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided CofE Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 8 May 2024.
How did Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 2 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided CofE Primary School?
74% of the 43 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 28 families put Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided CofE Primary School as their first choice for 30 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 28 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 119425.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.