Burnley Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
100%
Capacity
211
Pupils
3.1x
Demand
About Burnley Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Burnley Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Burnley community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 211 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Burnley Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Alison Whitaker, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5788th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 7th out of 28 in Burnley.
Burnley Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 89 applications for 29 places, making it 3.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 37 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Burnley Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School include Library, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Netball, Tennis, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Drama, Film Club, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 54.5%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Burnley, Burnley Holy Trinity Church of England Primary 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Raglan Road, Burnley, Burnley, BB11 4LB |
| Headteacher | Alison Whitaker |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 211 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 54.5% |
| School Capacity | 211 / 210 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Oct 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (20 Oct 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 13 Mar 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (66%)
5788th of 13,686
Nationally
838th of 2,065
In North West
7th of 28
In Burnley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
66%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
45%
'23/24
66%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
89
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
37 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Burnley Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Raglan Road, Burnley
Burnley, BB11 4LB
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