Padiham Primary School
URN: 119164 • Burnley BB12 8SJ
Overview
- Name
- Padiham Primary School
- URN
- 119164
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- C Dunderdale (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01282772496
- Website
- Visit Padiham Primary School website
- Address
-
Burnley Road, Burnley BB12 8SJ
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Summary
Padiham Primary School, located in Burnley, Lancashire, is a community school catering to a mixed-gender population of 281 pupils, with a capacity of 325. The school is committed to fostering a safe and welcoming environment, where high expectations for teaching and learning are upheld. With a motto of "Success through Effort," Padiham Primary encourages resilience and independence among its students, preparing them for future challenges.
The school operates from 9 am to 3:25 pm, with doors opening at 8:45 am. It offers a broad curriculum designed to engage students and support their development throughout their seven-year primary education journey. The school has received a "Good" rating from OFSTED in February 2023, reflecting its dedication to continuous improvement.
Padiham Primary actively involves parents and the community, encouraging participation through platforms like Class Dojo for updates on class activities. Open events are scheduled for prospective parents to explore the school's facilities and learn more about its offerings for the 2025/2026 academic year.
The school operates from 9 am to 3:25 pm, with doors opening at 8:45 am. It offers a broad curriculum designed to engage students and support their development throughout their seven-year primary education journey. The school has received a "Good" rating from OFSTED in February 2023, reflecting its dedication to continuous improvement.
Padiham Primary actively involves parents and the community, encouraging participation through platforms like Class Dojo for updates on class activities. Open events are scheduled for prospective parents to explore the school's facilities and learn more about its offerings for the 2025/2026 academic year.
Useful links
- Governors' Declaration (governance)
- Governors' Zone (governance)
- Events and Learning in School (calendar)
- Parent and Carer Events (calendar)
- PSHE Events 2025-2026 (calendar)
- DT Policy (other)
- Physical Education Policy (other)
- Policy (other)
- PSHE and RSE Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 325
- Pupils
- 281
- Boys
- 154
- Girls
- 127
- FSM %
- 39.90
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-02-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 281 | 154 | 127 | 325 | 39.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 289 | 152 | 137 | 325 | 43.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 297 | 158 | 139 | 325 | 42.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 297 | 158 | 139 | 325 | 42.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 295 | 152 | 143 | 325 | 40.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 294 | 150 | 144 | 325 | 39.10 |
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