Padiham Primary School
86%
Capacity
281
Pupils
2.9x
Demand
About Padiham Primary School
Padiham Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Burnley community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 281 pupils on roll and is well-filled (86% of 325 places).
Ofsted has rated Padiham Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher C Dunderdale, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10712th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 18th out of 28 in Burnley.
Padiham Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 78 applications for 27 places, making it 2.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 26 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Padiham Primary School include Library, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Forest School, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Football, Netball, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Drama, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 39.9%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Burnley, Padiham 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Burnley Road, Burnley, Burnley, BB12 8SJ |
| Headteacher | C Dunderdale |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 281 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 39.9% |
| School Capacity | 281 / 325 (86% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (8 Feb 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 4 Mar 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (50%)
10712th of 13,686
Nationally
1568th of 2,065
In North West
18th of 28
In Burnley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
50%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
53%
'23/24
50%
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
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed27
78
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
Burnley Road, Burnley
Burnley, BB12 8SJ
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