Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
98%
Capacity
334
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Burnley community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 334 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 341 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Beverly Holmes, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4643rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 4th out of 28 in Burnley.
Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 71 applications for 35 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 35 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School include Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Forest School, Library, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Football, Cricket, Tennis and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Book Club, Film Club, Eco Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 41.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Burnley, Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Moor Lane, Padiham St Leonard's Ce Va Primary, Padiham, Burnley, Burnley, BB12 8HT |
| Headteacher | Beverly Holmes |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 334 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 41.8% |
| School Capacity | 334 / 341 (98% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 3 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (69%)
4643rd of 13,686
Nationally
670th of 2,065
In North West
4th of 28
In Burnley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
69%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
51%
'23/24
69%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
SEN UnitSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed35
71
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
35 families put this school as their 1st choice (49% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Moor Lane, Padiham St Leonard's Ce Va Primary, Padiham, Burnley
Burnley, BB12 8HT
Moor Lane, Padiham St Leonard's Ce Va Primary, Padiham, Burnley
Burnley, BB12 8HT
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