VOLUNTARY AIDED SCHOOL · PRIMARY · MIXED
St James' Lanehead Church of England Primary School
Goodgraded 09/12/2021Ages 4–11280 pupilsChurch of England
St James' Lanehead 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 280 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 09/12/2021, St James' Lanehead Church of England Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Burnley can view St James' Lanehead Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance95.1%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence9.0%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher25.7England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS85%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals28.0%England avg 24.0%
English not first language20.8%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-20%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%
DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval
Nearby schools in Burnley
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