Burnley Brow Community School
99%
Capacity
476
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Burnley Brow Community School
Burnley Brow Community School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Oldham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 476 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 480 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Burnley Brow Community School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Helen Atkinson-Smith, it falls under Oldham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 6115th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 23rd out of 67 in Oldham.
Burnley Brow Community School is a popular choice with families — it received 79 applications for 55 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 53 were first-preference applications.
Burnley Brow Community School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (1.8/5 from 10 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Burnley Brow Community School include Library, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Swimming, Tennis, Cricket, as well as clubs including Drama, Art Club, Choir, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 31.8%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Oldham, Burnley Brow Community School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Victoria Street, Oldham, Oldham, OL9 0BY |
| Headteacher | Helen Atkinson-Smith |
| Local Authority | Oldham |
| Number of Pupils | 476 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 31.8% |
| School Capacity | 476 / 480 (99% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (21 Jul 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 25 Mar 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (65%)
6115th of 13,686
Nationally
882nd of 2,065
In North West
23rd of 67
In Oldham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
65%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
74%
'23/24
65%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed55
79
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
53 families put this school as their 1st choice (67% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Victoria Street, Oldham
Oldham, OL9 0BY
Journey to School
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