Burnley Road Academy
79%
Capacity
166
Pupils
2.9x
Demand
About Burnley Road Academy
Burnley Road Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Calderdale community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 166 pupils on roll, operating at 79% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Burnley Road Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Veronica Walker, it falls under Calderdale local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 48% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11226th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 58th out of 73 in Calderdale.
Burnley Road Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 26 applications for 9 places, making it 2.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 9 were first-preference applications.
Burnley Road Academy has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.5/5 from 1 parents).
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 Road Academy include Art Studios, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Dance, Netball, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 35.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Calderdale, Burnley Road Academy is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber 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 | Burnley Road, Hebden Bridge, Calderdale, HX7 5DE |
| Headteacher | Veronica Walker |
| Local Authority | Calderdale |
| Number of Pupils | 166 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 35.4% |
| School Capacity | 166 / 209 (79% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Apr 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 6 Jul 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (48%)
11226th of 13,686
Nationally
1214th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
58th of 73
In Calderdale
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
48%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
54%
'23/24
48%
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed9
26
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
9 families put this school as their 1st choice (35% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Burnley Road, Hebden Bridge
Calderdale, HX7 5DE
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