Is St John the Baptist RC Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 10 May 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 171st of 467 primary schools in Lancashire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St John the Baptist RC Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 59% of pupils at St John the Baptist RC Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St John the Baptist RC Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at St John the Baptist RC Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St John the Baptist RC Primary School

Officially St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Thames Avenue, Burnley, BB10 2PZ

Local ranking171st of 467 primary schools in Lancashire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

270

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 10 May 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 59.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 7.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 72.0%
Writing (Expected): 59.0%
Maths (Expected): 69.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 59.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 104.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 103.0
Cohort Size: 29

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 212
Boys: 105 (50%)
Girls: 107 (50%)
Capacity: 270 (79% full)
SEND: 15.1%
FSM Eligible: 33.5%
EAL: 21.7%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.7%
SEN Support: 10.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 29.0:1
Teachers (FTE): 7.3
Budget per Pupil: £6,792/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 14.0% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 59.4%
Asian Pakistani: 11.8%
Asian Indian: 8.5%
White Other: 5.7%
Asian Other: 4.7%
Mixed Other: 3.3%
Other: 2.8%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.4%

59.4%

White British

11.8%

Asian Pakistani

8.5%

Asian Indian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01282438120

head@stjohns.lancs.sch.uk

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Thames Avenue

Burnley, North West

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Administrative

URN: 147578
UKPRN: 10085011
Establishment No.: 2015
Trust: ROMERO CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST

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