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St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Burnley·North West·Academy
PrimaryAcademyAges 4–11Co-edRoman Catholic
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St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a primary academy in Burnley, North West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy has 69% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 24.1%, 31% of pupils eligible for free school meals.
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At St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.
72% met the expected standard in reading and 72% in maths.
The teacher turnover rate at St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 24.1%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
31% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
15% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: May 2026
St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in May 2024 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is next inspection expected around 2028.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
217/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
104/mo
48% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 7.7 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.2
Bus Stops
10
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Brierfield Rail Station
1.5km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Burnley area
5.9
Average
/ 10
Data Score
Computed from 11 government data points. Not based on student reviews.
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.