St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Padiham
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St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Padiham is a primary school in Burnley for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. It ranks 9th of 33 primary schools in Burnley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 23 April 2014, report published 16 May 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 March 2023
Pupils, including children in the early years, at St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School are well mannered and respectful. They enjoy coming to school and describe it as 'amazing, friendly and welcoming'. They demonstrate the school's mission to 'Love One Another' in their interactions with each other and with adults in the school. Leaders have high expectations for pupils' behaviour and achievement. Pupils live up to these high expectations. They act as wonderful ambassadors for their school. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well. Pupils behave well in school. Older pupils relish their responsibility to ensure that behaviour in the corridors at breaktimes is safe and orderly. Leaders deal with any bullying quickly and effectively. Pupils feel confident that they could talk to any member of staff about any concerns or worries they might have. They feel safe and happy in school. Leaders have planned a varied range of activities to excite pupils' interests and develop their talents. Pupils enjoy outdoor activities in the school's garden and a wide range of sporting activities and competitions. Further education and career opportunities are explored through visits to a local college. Parents and carers are very positive about the school. They praise leaders' efforts to help families as well as the pupils in their care.
What the school should improve
- A small number of younger pupils are not able to read as well as they should. They are unable to blend sounds to make words. Leaders should ensure that staff are supported well to help these pupils to catch up quickly.
- A small number of teachers do not teach some aspects of the curriculum as leaders intend. As a result, in some subjects, some pupils do not learn as well as they could. Leaders should ensure that those responsible for the subject curriculums have the time and training necessary to enable them to oversee the implementation of their curriculums effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
233 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Padiham
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Padiham Green Church of England Primary School | 0.2 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 48% met the expected standard |
| Padiham Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 60% met the expected standard |
| Hapton Church of England/Methodist Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Burnley Lowerhouse Junior School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 35% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Kathleen McKeating
- Phone
- 01282771146
- Address
- St John's Road, Padiham, Burnley, BB12 7BN
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- URN
- 119648
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.