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Burnley, Lancashire · ranked for your family, with the reasons

16 state primary schools within 2 miles and 9 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of BB12, ranked. Change what matters and the list re-ranks, every reason shown.

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State primary schools near BB12

16 state primary schools within 2 miles of the middle of BB12, ranked by what matters to you.

  1. Padiham Primary School

    State primary · Burnley · 0.59 miles

    65of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · 0.59 miles

    How it scored 65
    • Resultsmatters3 of 20 points

      Better than 15% of 14,817 state schools in England: 47% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in February 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters14.1 of 20 points

      0.59 miles from the middle of BB12, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5 of 10 points

      Classes average 26.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. Rosegrove Infant School

    State primary · Burnley · 1.0 miles

    64of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 1.0 miles

    How it scored 64
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, March 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters9.9 of 20 points

      1.0 miles from the middle of BB12, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 1.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little4.6 of 10 points

      Classes average 26.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. Whittlefield Primary School

    State primary · Burnley · 1.2 miles

    64of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2022) · results: top 42% in England

    How it scored 64
    • Resultsmatters11.7 of 20 points

      Top 42% of 14,817 state schools in England: 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in December 2022: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters8.2 of 20 points

      1.2 miles from the middle of BB12, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 1.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little4.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 26.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Padiham

    State primary · Roman Catholic · Burnley · 1.1 miles

    60of 100

    Results: top 12% in England · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · absence 3.9% (similar schools 5.3%)

    How it scored 60
    • Resultsmatters17.8 of 20 points

      Top 12% of 14,817 state schools in England: 80% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in March 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters8.5 of 20 points

      1.1 miles from the middle of BB12, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place: 29 of 31. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little8.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 3.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.1 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. Burnley Ightenhill Primary School

    State primary · Burnley · 1.1 miles

    59of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · 1.1 miles

    How it scored 59
    • Resultsmatters2.6 of 20 points

      Better than 13% of 14,817 state schools in England: 46% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in May 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters9.3 of 20 points

      1.1 miles from the middle of BB12, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.8 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.9 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. Burnley Stoneyholme Community Primary School

    State primary · Burnley · 1.8 miles

    57of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2025) · results: top 14% in England · absence 3.9% (similar schools 5.8%)

    How it scored 57
    • Resultsmatters17.4 of 20 points

      Top 14% of 14,817 state schools in England: 79% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, March 2025: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters1.8 of 20 points

      1.8 miles from the middle of BB12, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place: 56 of 65. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little9.2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 3.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little4.1 of 10 points

      Classes average 27.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School

    State primary · Church of England · Padiham, Burnley · 1.0 miles

    57of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 1.0 miles · classes of 22 on average

    How it scored 57
    • Resultsmatters7.9 of 20 points

      Better than 39% of 14,817 state schools in England: 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points

      Ofsted, May 2024: Requires improvement. Ofsted

    • Distancematters9.6 of 20 points

      1.0 miles from the middle of BB12, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.4 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

    State primary · Roman Catholic · Burnley · 1.2 miles

    56of 100

    Ofsted: Good (2023) · results: top 37% in England · absence 3.8% (similar schools 5.3%)

    How it scored 56
    • Resultsmatters12.7 of 20 points

      Top 37% of 14,817 state schools in England: 69% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, October 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters8 of 20 points

      1.2 miles from the middle of BB12, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place: 26 of 29. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little8.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 3.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  9. Wellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School

    State primary · Church of England/Methodist · Burnley · 1.2 miles

    50of 100

    Ofsted: Good (2023) · results: top 34% in England · 1.2 miles

    How it scored 50
    • Resultsmatters13.3 of 20 points

      Top 34% of 14,817 state schools in England: 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, November 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters8 of 20 points

      1.2 miles from the middle of BB12, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place: 30 of 48. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 3.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little1.9 of 10 points

      Classes average 29.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  10. Burnley Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

    State primary · Church of England · Burnley · 1.9 miles

    49of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2022) · absence 5.6% (similar schools 6.3%)

    How it scored 49
    • Resultsmatters2.4 of 20 points

      Better than 12% of 14,817 state schools in England: 45% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in October 2022: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters1.5 of 20 points

      1.9 miles from the middle of BB12, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little2.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 29.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

State secondary schools near BB12

9 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of BB12, ranked by what matters to you. 4 more were left out by your filters.

  1. Burnley High School

    State secondary · Burnley · 0.50 miles

    55of 100

    0.50 miles · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area expected standard · absence 8.0% (similar schools 9.7%)

    How it scored 55
    • Resultsmatters7.5 of 20 points

      Better than 37% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.16 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, May 2026: its lowest area is expected standard. Ofsted

    • Distancematters18 of 20 points

      0.50 miles from the middle of BB12, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 113 of 126. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little8.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 0.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. Marsden Heights Community College

    State secondary · Nelson · 3.3 miles

    51of 100

    Ofsted: Good (2023) · results: top 41% in England · 3.3 miles

    How it scored 51
    • Resultsmatters11.9 of 20 points

      Top 41% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.14 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, October 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters6.9 of 20 points

      3.3 miles from the middle of BB12, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 186 of 209. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 12.1 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.6 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. Sir John Thursby Community College

    State secondary · Burnley · 3.0 miles

    48of 100

    Ofsted: Good (2023) · classes of 21 on average · 3.0 miles

    How it scored 48
    • Resultsmatters5.5 of 20 points

      Better than 27% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.29 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, April 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters8 of 20 points

      3.0 miles from the middle of BB12, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 197 of 199. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 27.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little9.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 20.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. Unity College

    State secondary · Burnley · 3.2 miles

    46of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 3.2 miles · classes of 24 on average

    How it scored 46
    • Resultsmatters6.7 of 20 points

      Better than 33% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.21 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points

      Ofsted, February 2024: Requires improvement. Ofsted

    • Distancematters7.3 of 20 points

      3.2 miles from the middle of BB12, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little0.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 13.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 50.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.1 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. Shuttleworth College

    State secondary · Burnley · 0.48 miles

    44of 100

    0.48 miles · classes of 22 on average · results: better than 30% of schools in England

    How it scored 44
    • Resultsmatters6.1 of 20 points

      Better than 30% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.25 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points

      Ofsted, March 2025: Requires improvement. Ofsted

    • Distancematters18.1 of 20 points

      0.48 miles from the middle of BB12, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 188 of 217. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.1 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 12.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 42.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. Pendle Vale College

    State secondary · Nelson · 4.8 miles

    42of 100

    Results: top 46% in England · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area expected standard · classes of 22 on average

    How it scored 42
    • Resultsmatters10.9 of 20 points

      Top 46% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.07 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, February 2026: its lowest area is expected standard. Ofsted

    • Distancematters0.8 of 20 points

      4.8 miles from the middle of BB12, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 198 of 220. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 12.1 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School

    State secondary · Church of England · Accrington · 4.5 miles

    39of 100

    Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area expected standard · classes of 19 on average · absence 6.2% (similar schools 7.4%)

    How it scored 39
    • Resultsmatters6.1 of 20 points

      Better than 30% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.26 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, May 2026: its lowest area is expected standard. Ofsted

    • Distancematters1.9 of 20 points

      4.5 miles from the middle of BB12, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 186 of 246. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 6.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little10 of 10 points

      Classes average 19.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy

    State secondary · Roman Catholic · Burnley · 2.6 miles

    33of 100

    2.6 miles · classes of 24 on average · results: better than 25% of schools in England

    How it scored 33
    • Resultsmatters5.1 of 20 points

      Better than 25% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.32 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, March 2026: its lowest area is needs attention. Ofsted

    • Distancematters9.5 of 20 points

      2.6 miles from the middle of BB12, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 237 of 248. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 10.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 42.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  9. Accrington Academy

    State secondary · Christian · Accrington · 4.4 miles

    26of 100

    Classes of 25 on average · absence 10.4% (similar schools 9.7%) · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2025)

    How it scored 26
    • Resultsmatters2 of 20 points

      Better than 10% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.62 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points

      Ofsted, March 2025: Requires improvement. Ofsted

    • Distancematters2.5 of 20 points

      4.4 miles from the middle of BB12, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 158 of 165. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.1 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 10.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 21.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

How the ranking works. Each school scores out of 100: each thing you care about scores it from 0 to 1 on a published figure, weighted by how much you said it matters, and the points under each school add up to its score. A figure we don't hold counts at the middle and the school says so.

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