VOLUNTARY CONTROLLED SCHOOL · PRIMARY · MIXED
Higham St John's Church of England Primary School
Goodgraded 15/09/2021Ages 4–11133 pupilsChurch of England
Higham St John's Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Burnley, within the Lancashire local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 133 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 15/09/2021, Higham St John's Church of England Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Burnley can view Higham St John's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance95.3%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence11.5%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher22.7England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals19.2%England avg 24.0%
English not first language19.2%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Burnley
All schools in Burnley →Shuttleworth College2.0 miBurnley High SchoolGood · 2.1 miPadiham Primary SchoolGood · 2.0 miNewchurch-In-Pendle St Mary's Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 1.9 miWheatley Lane Methodist Primary SchoolGood · 1.4 miWhitegate Nursery School2.1 mi
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