SchoolScoresSt John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
Part of ROMERO CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Thames Avenue, Burnley, BB10 2PZ
01282 438120 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 18 March 2014. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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 | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 10 May 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
20 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 13th 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. | 85% | 91% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 10th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Burnley. Higher than 22% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 13th 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. | 75% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 11 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Burnley. Higher than 49% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 55% | 53% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 18 parents who had raised a concern 11th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Burnley. Higher than 22% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 72% | 78% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 12th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Burnley. Higher than 20% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80%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
29 pupils in this year group.
59% — about the same as the Lancashire average, and 3 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lancashire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 59% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 72% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 59% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 69% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 29 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 23 |
| Of those, offered a place | 23 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 67 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.8
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 Roman Catholic 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
| Pupils | This school | Lancashire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 18th highest of 35 state primary schools in Burnley. Higher than 72% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 33.5% | 25.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 9th highest of 35 state primary schools in Burnley. Higher than 78% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 28th highest of 35 state primary schools in Burnley. Higher than 22% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.4% | 13.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 9th highest of 35 state primary schools in Burnley. Higher than 70% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.7% | 16.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 20th lowest of 35 state primary schools in Burnley. Lower than 36% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.5% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 22nd lowest of 35 state primary schools in Burnley. Lower than 37% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 14.0% | 12.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 17th lowest of 35 state primary schools in Burnley. Lower than 62% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 19th lowest of 35 state primary schools in Burnley. Lower than 58% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 4th highest of 35 state primary schools in Burnley. Higher than 93% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 25.5 | 21.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 18th highest of 35 state primary schools in Burnley. Higher than 51% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.8 | 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.
Nearby primary schools
- Casterton Primary Academy 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- St James' Lanehead CofE Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Reedley Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Barden Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Pendle Primary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 7 expected · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Heasandford Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion) · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rawdhatul Uloom 0.9 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected
- Briercliffe Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Burnley Stoneyholme Community Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 18 March 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 10 May 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 3 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
80% of the 20 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 23 families put St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy as their first choice for 29 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 23 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 147578.
- 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.