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Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School

Fence, Burnley, BB12 9ED

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Methodist

Pupils

208

Ages

4-11

FSM

7.7%

Capacity

210

Ofsted

Good

Mar 2013

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

86.0%

Writing

83.0%

Maths

90.0%

RWM Combined

72.0%

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About Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School

Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School is a primary school in Burnley, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2013 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 72% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 208 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Fence, Burnley, BB12 9ED | More schools in Lancashire

Ofsted inspection history

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

There is no graded full inspection on the current URN yet; older predecessor records are shown below.

Mar 2023 — School remains Good (predecessor: Wheatley Lane Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School)
Mar 2013 — Good (predecessor: Wheatley Lane Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School

What is Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2013 inspection.

What are Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School's latest exam results?

Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 72% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School located?

Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School is a primary school in Burnley, Lancashire (BB12 9ED).

How many pupils attend Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School?

Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School has around 208 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School with other schools?

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