Worsthorne Primary School
Brownside Road, Worsthorne, Burnley, BB10 3LROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Worsthorne Primary School is a primary school in Burnley for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. It ranks 23rd of 33 primary schools in Burnley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 June 2023, report published 25 July 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 June 2023
Pupils feel safe and enjoy learning at Worsthorne Primary School. They said that they trust staff to listen to them. Pupils told inspectors that if they feel sad, they always have an adult to go to. Many parents and carers said that this is a friendly school that the community is proud of. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They have extremely positive relationships with staff. Leaders ensure that pupils' behaviour supports them to learn well. Pupils listen intently during lessons. They readily live up to leaders' high expectations for their behaviour and achievement. Most pupils, including children in the early years, achieve well. Leaders ensure that pupils are respectful. Discrimination of any kind is never tolerated. Staff help pupils to restore their friendships when there are occasional instances of falling out. Pupils understand what bullying is. When bullying happens, staff deal with it quickly and effectively. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) appreciate all aspects of school life, including the clubs and visits that they are offered. Pupils spoke about the clubs that they enjoy, such as netball, apparatus, computing and chess. Older pupils relish taking on significant roles of responsibility throughout school life and opportunities to contribute to local community projects.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not design learning that supports pupils to develop a rich body of subject knowledge. This sometimes hinders how well pupils learn in these subjects. Leaders should ensure that teachers are fully equipped to deliver the curriculum well. This is so that pupils can successfully build their knowledge over time.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
213 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Worsthorne Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnley Brunshaw Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 23% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 43% met the expected standard |
| Burnley St Stephen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Needs attention | 40% met the expected standard |
| Heasandford Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| St James' Lanehead Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 50% 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 Sarah Nicholls
- Phone
- 01282425690
- Address
- Brownside Road, Worsthorne, Burnley, BB10 3LR
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- URN
- 119181
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.