Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
99%
Capacity
207
Pupils
4.5x
Demand
About Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 207 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jo Roberts, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 27% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13398th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 27th out of 28 in Burnley.
Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 67 applications for 15 places, making it 4.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 15 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 St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Rounders, Cross Country, Football and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Film Club, Art Club, Book Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 39.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Burnley, Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 | Woodgrove Road, Burnley, Burnley, BB11 3EJ |
| Headteacher | Jo Roberts |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 207 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 39.6% |
| School Capacity | 207 / 210 (99% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Jan 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (13 Jan 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Sept 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (27%)
13398th of 13,686
Nationally
2015th of 2,065
In North West
27th of 28
In Burnley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
27%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
42%
'23/24
27%
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed15
67
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
15 families put this school as their 1st choice (22% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Woodgrove Road, Burnley
Burnley, BB11 3EJ
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