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

Moor Lane, Padiham, Padiham, Burnley, BB12 8HT

A Requires improvement-rated primary school in Padiham, Burnley where 60% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Voluntary aided school

Church of England

Pupils

334

Ages

3-11

FSM

41.8%

Capacity

341

Ofsted

Requires improvement

May 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

69.0%

Writing

73.0%

Maths

75.0%

RWM Combined

60.0%

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

Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Padiham, Burnley, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2024 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 60% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 334 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Moor Lane, Padiham, Burnley, BB12 8HT | More schools in Lancashire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

May 2024 — Requires improvement
Mar 2023 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
Jun 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School

What is Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What are Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School's latest exam results?

Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 60% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School located?

Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Padiham, Burnley, Lancashire (BB12 8HT).

How many pupils attend Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School?

Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School has around 334 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School with other schools?

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