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Burnley Lowerhouse Junior School

Burnley, BB12 6LNPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Sep 2023
KS2 Results
38%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#12,657
of 13,686 nationally

About Burnley Lowerhouse Junior School

Burnley Lowerhouse Junior School is a state primary for children aged 7 to 11, located in the Lancashire local authority. It sits within a competitive local landscape: among the 480 primary schools in the authority, it ranks 380th, placing it in the bottom tier. The top-performing peers in the area are Crawford Village Primary School, New Longton All Saints CofE Primary School, and St George's Church of England Primary School in Chorley. For families prioritising a strong local alternative, the nearest school rated Outstanding by Ofsted is Burnley Stoneyholme Community Primary School, 2.7 kilometres away. Lowerhouse itself is a smaller-than-average school, with 204 pupils against a capacity of 240, and a notably high proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 46.6 per cent. The school does not have a religious character and is led by headteacher Gary Lloyd.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLiverpool Road, Burnley, Burnley, BB12 6LN
HeadteacherGary Lloyd
Local AuthorityLancashire
Number of Pupils204
Free School Meals (FSM)46.6%
School Capacity204 / 240 (85% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Sept 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement

Source: Ofsted, 15 Oct 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Outdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosMusic RoomsICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

RoundersAthleticsSwimmingCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubBook ClubArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Burnley Lowerhouse Junior School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.