Read St John's CofE Primary School, Burnley

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Read St John's CofE Primary School

Straits Lane, READ, Burnley, BB12 7PE

A Good-rated primary school in Burnley where 73% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Voluntary controlled school

Church of England

Pupils

193

Ages

4-11

FSM

12.4%

Capacity

210

Ofsted

Good

Sept 2012

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

87.0%

Writing

77.0%

Maths

83.0%

RWM Combined

73.0%

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About Read St John's CofE Primary School

Read St John's CofE Primary School is a primary school in Burnley, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2012 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 73% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 193 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Straits Lane, Burnley, BB12 7PE | More schools in Lancashire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Read St John's CofE Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Feb 2023 — School remains Good
Sept 2012 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Read St John's CofE Primary School

What is Read St John's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Read St John's CofE Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2012 inspection.

What are Read St John's CofE Primary School's latest exam results?

Read St John's CofE Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 73% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Read St John's CofE Primary School located?

Read St John's CofE Primary School is a primary school in Burnley, Lancashire (BB12 7PE).

How many pupils attend Read St John's CofE Primary School?

Read St John's CofE Primary School has around 193 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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