Baxenden St John's Church of England Primary School
Church Avenue, Baxenden, Church Avenue, Accrington, BB5 2RQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Baxenden St John's Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Accrington for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. It ranks 5th of 25 primary schools in Accrington. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 9 October 2014, report published 7 November 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 March 2024
Pupils feel cared for and welcome at this school. They are greeted warmly each day by staff. Children in the early years adapt smoothly to well-established routines. They relish opportunities to explore the outdoors and to learn alongside their classmates. Pupils enjoy learning a diverse range of subjects. They rise to meet the school's high expectations of what they can achieve academically. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well. They work hard and strive to do their best. Pupils behave well. Staff promptly address any conflicts that arise. This helps pupils to feel safe in school. Pupils are respectful to each other and to adults. Pupils celebrate difference and make everyone feel valued and accepted in their school. Pupils are keen ambassadors for their school. They eagerly embrace taking part in sports competitions and musical performances. Older pupils demonstrate a sense of duty through their various roles of responsibility. For example, they act as members of the school parliament and sports captains. Pupils enjoy opportunities to take part in residential trips and fundraising activities. These bolster their confidence, resilience and self-worth. Pupils are proud to be part of their school community.
What the school should improve
- The school's checks on how well the curriculum is delivered in some subjects are not specific enough. This prevents the school from having a clear enough understanding of the impact of curriculum delivery on pupils' learning. The school should ensure that the checks that they make on the impact of the curriculum accurately identify where teachers need more support to deliver the curriculum consistently well.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
29 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
205 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Baxenden St John's Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Haworth Church of England Primary School | 0.9 miles | Report card: Urgent improvement to needs attention | 8% met the expected standard |
| St John's Stonefold CofE Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Accrington Woodnook Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 48% met the expected standard |
| St Anne's and St Joseph's RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Inadequate | 36% met the expected standard |
| St Oswald's Roman Catholic Primary School, Accrington | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 68% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Julie Green
- Phone
- 01254234074
- Address
- Church Avenue, Baxenden, Church Avenue, Accrington, BB5 2RQ
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- URN
- 119440
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.