St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Padiham
111%
Capacity
234
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Padiham
St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Padiham is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Burnley community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 234 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (111% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Padiham "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kathleen McKeating, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7841st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 10th out of 28 in Burnley.
St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Padiham is a popular choice with families — it received 62 applications for 30 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 29 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Padiham include Music Rooms, Library, Gymnasium, Forest School, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Football, Cricket, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Art Club, Book Club, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 23.5%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Burnley, St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Padiham 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 | Roman Catholic |
| Address | St John's Road, Burnley, Burnley, BB12 7BN |
| Headteacher | Kathleen McKeating |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 234 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 23.5% |
| School Capacity | 234 / 210 (111% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (29 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 16 May 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (60%)
7841st of 13,686
Nationally
1111th of 2,065
In North West
10th of 28
In Burnley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
60%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
60%
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
2025/26Oversubscribed30
62
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
29 families put this school as their 1st choice (47% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
St John's Road, Burnley
Burnley, BB12 7BN
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