Burnley St Peter's Church of England Primary School
100%
Capacity
210
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About Burnley St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Burnley St Peter's 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 210 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Burnley St Peter's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Claire Law, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6929th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 8th out of 28 in Burnley.
Burnley St Peter's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 80 applications for 29 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 26 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Burnley St Peter's Church of England Primary School include Dining Hall, Art Studios, Library, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Rounders, Football, Cricket, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Coding, Drama, Gardening and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 41.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Burnley, Burnley St Peter's 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 | Church Street, Burnley, Burnley, BB11 2DL |
| Headteacher | Claire Law |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 210 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 41.0% |
| School Capacity | 210 / 210 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6929th of 13,686
Nationally
1000th of 2,065
In North West
8th of 28
In Burnley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
38%
'23/24
63%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
80
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
26 families put this school as their 1st choice (33% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Church Street, Burnley
Burnley, BB11 2DL
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