Burnley primary schools deliver strong academic foundations, with 69% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, above England's 82%. Simonstone St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School, and Worsthorne Primary School lead the area, 86% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding. 17% of pupils achieve the higher standard, more than double the England average of 8%. With 37 schools serving Burnley, families in Padiham, Worsthorne, Briercliffe, and Burnley town centre have extensive choice across this former mill town and its surrounding villages. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #18 | Barden Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #26 | Briercliffe Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 5.5/10Developing |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #33 | Burnley Brunshaw Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #14 | Burnley St Peter's Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Rawdhatul Uloom | Independent | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #30 | Cherry Fold Community Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 4.6/10Developing |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #5 | St John's CofE Primary School, Cliviger | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| #12 | St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #11 | Casterton Primary Academy | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Protestant | 7.6/10Excellent |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #16 | St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #13 | Hapton Church of England/Methodist Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England & Protestant | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #17 | Heasandford Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #9 | Higham St John's Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.5/10Excellent |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #23 | Burnley Ightenhill Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #19 | St James' Lanehead Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #22 | St Augustine of Canterbury RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| #27 | Burnley Lowerhouse Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 5.3/10Developing |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #32 | Newchurch-In-Pendle St Mary's Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 8.1/10Excellent |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #8 | Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 5/10Developing |
| #10 | St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Padiham | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| #25 | Padiham Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #34 | Padiham Green Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 5.5/10Developing |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #15 | Burnley Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| #31 | St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Burnley | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 5.1/10Developing |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #7 | Read St John's CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #20 | Reedley Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #21 | Christ The King Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| #28 | Rosewood Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Rosegrove Infant School | State | Primary | 4-7 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #1 | Simonstone St Peter's Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #29 | Burnley Springfield Community Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #4 | Burnley Stoneyholme Community Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #6 | Wellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England & Protestant | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #35 | Whittlefield Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #24 | Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #3 | Worsthorne Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.5/10Excellent |
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