St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Thames Avenue, Burnley, BB10 2PZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Burnley for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. It ranks 14th of 33 primary schools in Burnley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 March 2014, report published 8 April 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 9 May 2024
Pupils are welcomed each day into a caring and supportive community at this school. They feel happy and they appreciate the opportunities that the school creates for them. If they have any worries or concerns, they know how to access help and support. They trust the adults who work with them. This helps them to feel safe and ensures that they can focus on their learning. Pupils understand the clear expectations that the school sets for their achievement. In lessons, pupils access a broad and engaging curriculum. They work hard and achieve well. Pupils treat each other with kindness. They are taught to respect the differences that exist between people in society. This creates a positive school atmosphere where pupils can learn in calm classroom environments. All pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop themselves beyond the academic curriculum. For example, they take part in regular well-being events with their families, attend film festivals and take part in debates. They enjoy clubs and activities such as archery and gardening. These enrichment experiences help them to develop their confidence and understanding of the local community and the wider world.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, some teachers do not choose activities that will best support pupils to learn the intended curriculum well. This means that some pupils do not secure or deepen their knowledge in each topic. The school should check that teachers design learning tasks that enable pupils to build their knowledge in depth over time.
- In some subjects, the strategies that the school has devised to check on pupils' learning are underdeveloped. This hinders how well teachers are able to identify and address gaps in pupils' knowledge. Some pupils are not supported to build on their prior learning as well as they could be. The school should refine these assessment strategies so that teachers can help pupils to build their subject-specific knowledge more securely.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
29 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
212 pupils on roll, with places for 270
Schools near St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casterton Primary Academy | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| St James' Lanehead Church of England Primary School | 0.4 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 50% met the expected standard |
| Reedley Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Barden Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Pendle Primary Academy | 0.7 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 64% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ROMERO CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Helen Bibby
- Phone
- 01282438120
- Address
- Thames Avenue, Burnley, BB10 2PZ
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- URN
- 147578
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.