Barden Primary School
Burnley Campus, Barden Lane, Burnley, BB10 1JDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Barden Primary School is a primary school in Burnley for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. It ranks 12th of 33 primary schools in Burnley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 25 June 2024, report published 18 July 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 25 June 2024
The school is a happy and harmonious place to be. Pupils are respectful and well behaved. They are keen to earn a range of rewards for concerted effort or regular attendance. Pupils proudly told inspectors how they attend tea parties with the headteacher for achievements such as practising their reading at home. Pupils enthusiastically described the many things that they enjoy at school. They find their learning fun. Pupils relish opportunities to engage in adventurous activities as part of wider school life. Older pupils value time to carry out their 'buddy' roles with children in the early years. The school has high aspirations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils achieve well from their differing starting points. They are well prepared for the next stage of their education. Pupils spoke positively to inspectors about the support and encouragement that they receive to overcome any barriers that they might face. They described staff as kind and patient. Pupils said that other pupils are eager to help them. They develop confidence to try their best and not become overwhelmed by new challenges as a result. Pupils who speak English as an additional language, or those who are new to the school, are well supported by skilled staff. These pupils quickly settle into school and focus on their learning.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, there is variability in how well teachers make use of assessment information to design future learning for their pupils. This results in some pupils' knowledge not being as secure as it could be. The school should ensure that teachers take more careful account of what pupils already know before moving on to something new in these subjects.
- The school does not identify sufficiently well what it expects pupils to know about the differences between people. Pupils' understanding of diversity is variable. In particular, they struggle to recall what they have learned about other faiths. The school should ensure that the curriculum prepares pupils well for living in a modern and diverse society.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
62 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
474 pupils on roll, with places for 430
Schools near Barden Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rawdhatul Uloom | 0.4 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Not published |
| Heasandford Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Burnley Stoneyholme Community Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 79% met the expected standard |
| St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| Casterton Primary Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs C Holgate
- Phone
- 01282226777
- Address
- Burnley Campus, Barden Lane, Burnley, BB10 1JD
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- URN
- 119260
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.