PrimaryData as of May 2026

Briercliffe Primary School

Delamere Road, Briercliffe, Burnley, BB10 2JU

Community school

Pupils

396

Ages

5-11

FSM

15.9%

Capacity

420

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Jun 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

74.0%

Writing

79.0%

Maths

79.0%

RWM Combined

69.0%

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About Briercliffe Primary School

Briercliffe Primary School is a primary school in Burnley, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 69% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 396 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Delamere Road, Burnley, BB10 2JU | More schools in Lancashire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Briercliffe Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jun 2023 — Requires improvement
Feb 2020 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
May 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Briercliffe Primary School

What is Briercliffe Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Briercliffe Primary School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What are Briercliffe Primary School's latest exam results?

Briercliffe Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 69% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Briercliffe Primary School located?

Briercliffe Primary School is a primary school in Burnley, Lancashire (BB10 2JU).

How many pupils attend Briercliffe Primary School?

Briercliffe Primary School has around 396 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Briercliffe Primary School with other schools?

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