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St James' Lanehead Church of England Primary School

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St James' Lanehead Church of England Primary School

Briercliffe Road, Burnley, BB10 2NH

Voluntary aided school
Church of England
Pupils
280
Ages
4-11
FSM
30.0%
Capacity
280
Ofsted
Good
Apr 2016

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
65.0%
Writing
68.0%
Maths
60.0%
RWM Combined
50.0%

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About St James' Lanehead Church of England Primary School

St James' Lanehead Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Burnley, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2016 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 50% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 280 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Briercliffe Road, Burnley, BB10 2NH | More schools in Lancashire

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Dec 2021 — School remains Good
  2. Apr 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St James' Lanehead Church of England Primary School

What is St James' Lanehead Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St James' Lanehead Church of England Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2016 inspection.
What are St James' Lanehead Church of England Primary School's latest exam results?
St James' Lanehead Church of England Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 50% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is St James' Lanehead Church of England Primary School located?
St James' Lanehead Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Burnley, Lancashire (BB10 2NH).
How many pupils attend St James' Lanehead Church of England Primary School?
St James' Lanehead Church of England Primary School has around 280 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St James' Lanehead Church of England Primary School with other schools?
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