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Briercliffe Primary School

Requires Improvementgraded 06/06/2023Ages 5–11396 pupilsDoes not apply
Burnley, BB10 2JU
Lancashire

Briercliffe Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Burnley, within the Lancashire local authority. The school has around 396 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 06/06/2023 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Families comparing primary schools in Burnley can view Briercliffe Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Burnley (BB10 2JU), Briercliffe Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementRequires Improvement

Last inspected 06/06/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →

Attendance & staffing
Attendance95.0%England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher22.0England avg 20.9
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals19.1%England avg 24.0%
English not first language7.7%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-28%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24

All schools in BurnleySee the full area report for BB10 2JU