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Higham St John's Church of England Primary School

Higham Hall Road, Higham, Burnley, BB12 9EU

Voluntary controlled school · Ages 4–11 · Mixed

Ofsted

Good

Nov 2010

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Academic picture

53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (KS2, 2024/25).

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Higham St John's Church of England Primary School, Burnley

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

76.0%

Writing

59.0%

Maths

82.0%

RWM Combined

53.0%

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Nearby primary schools

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Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School

2.25 km away · Academy converter

Good

Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School

3.02 km away · Voluntary aided school

Requires improvement

Newchurch-In-Pendle St Mary's Church of England Primary School

3.06 km away · Academy sponsor led

Good

Padiham Primary School

3.15 km away · Community school

Good

Sabden Primary School

3.34 km away · Community school

Good

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About Higham St John's Church of England Primary School

Higham St John's Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Burnley, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2010 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 53% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 133 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

Location: Higham Hall Road, Burnley, BB12 9EU | More schools in Lancashire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Higham St John's Church of England Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Sept 2021 — School remains Good
Nov 2010 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Higham St John's Church of England Primary School

What is Higham St John's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Higham St John's Church of England Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2010 inspection.

What are Higham St John's Church of England Primary School's latest exam results?

Higham St John's Church of England Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 53% met expected standard in RWM. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

Where is Higham St John's Church of England Primary School located?

Higham St John's Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Burnley, Lancashire (BB12 9EU).

How many pupils attend Higham St John's Church of England Primary School?

Higham St John's Church of England Primary School has around 133 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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