Read St John's CofE Primary School
Straits Lane, READ, Burnley, BB12 7PEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Read St John's CofE Primary School is a primary school in Burnley for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. It ranks 5th of 33 primary schools in Burnley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 September 2012, report published 31 October 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 February 2023
Pupils enjoy coming to Read St John's CofE Primary School. They get on well with each other and they appreciate the support that they receive from teachers. Staff are quick to deal with any incidents of bullying and unkindness. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), feel safe. Leaders and staff aspire for all pupils to achieve highly and behave positively. Pupils live up to these expectations. They behave well and attend school regularly. This supports their learning and helps them to know and remember more of what they are taught. Pupils understand and fully respect people's differences. They access a wide range of activities to develop their interests and nurture their talents. Pupils enjoy learning how to cook, garden and swim. The pupils in the choir club are also proud to perform for the elderly and for their local community. Pupils embrace the roles that give them the opportunity to make a difference to school life. For example, pupils like being school council representatives, eco-warriors, librarians and playground leaders.
What the school should improve
- Some teachers do not use assessment strategies effectively enough. This means that they are not aware of pupils' misconceptions. This hinders pupils' progress through the curriculum. Leaders should ensure that teachers spot gaps in pupils' learning and reshape their teaching to ensure that pupils' learning is secure.
- Some teachers are further ahead than others in implementing the revised curriculum. At times, teachers do not choose appropriate teaching methods to help pupils know and remember more. This leads to pupils having gaps in their knowledge. Leaders should ensure that staff receive the support and guidance that they need to deliver the curriculum effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
201 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Read St John's CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simonstone St Peter's Church of England Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Altham St James Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 64% met the expected standard |
| Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 60% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Sabden | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
| Padiham Green Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 48% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Frances Agar
- Phone
- 01282771065
- Address
- Straits Lane, READ, Burnley, BB12 7PE
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- URN
- 119389
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.