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St James' Lanehead Church of England Primary School

Burnley, BB10 2NHPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2021
KS2 Results
59%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
49 1st-choice / 40 places
Ranking
#8,068
of 13,686 nationally

About St James' Lanehead Church of England Primary School

St James' Lanehead Church of England Primary School in Burnley has been rated Good by Ofsted, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement judgement. The school’s most recent graded inspection in 2016 gave it Good marks across the board, and a subsequent ungraded inspection in 2021 confirmed it remains Good. The early years provision was also rated Good. On the key academic measure for primary schools, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined in the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments. That figure sits just one percentage point below the Lancashire local authority average of 60%, placing the school 11th out of 28 primary schools in Burnley. While the school sits in the bottom 50% nationally, its results are broadly in line with the local picture, and the upward trajectory from its previous Ofsted rating is worth noting.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressBriercliffe Road, Burnley, Burnley, BB10 2NH
HeadteacherMichelle Dugdale
Local AuthorityLancashire
Number of Pupils280
Free School Meals (FSM)30.0%
School Capacity280 / 280 (100% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

9 Dec 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (9 Dec 2021): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 20 May 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryForest SchoolGymnasiumSensory RoomPlaying FieldsSports HallOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

NetballRoundersCross CountryFootballAthleticsCricketSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubDramaFilm Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:30

Source: st-jameslanehead.lancs.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St James' Lanehead Church of England Primary School

St James' Lanehead Church of England Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.