Briercliffe Primary School
URN: 119168 • Burnley BB10 2JU
Overview
- Name
- Briercliffe Primary School
- URN
- 119168
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 50.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Joanne Ramsbottom (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01282459421
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Delamere Road, Burnley BB10 2JU
Summary
Briercliffe Primary School is a community school located in Burnley, Lancashire, catering to a mixed-gender population of 396 pupils, with a capacity of 420. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment, where the ethos is encapsulated in the motto, “In work and play, only our best.” This reflects the dedication of both staff and students to achieve high standards in learning and personal development.
The school places a strong emphasis on core values such as care, respect, honesty, and resilience, aiming to prepare children for future success as confident adults. Briercliffe Primary offers a balanced and creative curriculum designed to inspire learning and promote independence, while also encouraging meaningful partnerships with parents to support student outcomes.
Briercliffe Primary School actively welcomes community involvement and encourages visits from prospective families. For those interested in admissions for September 2025, important dates for induction meetings and transition sessions have been scheduled, ensuring a smooth start for new pupils. Further information can be accessed through the school’s website or by contacting the school office directly.
The school places a strong emphasis on core values such as care, respect, honesty, and resilience, aiming to prepare children for future success as confident adults. Briercliffe Primary offers a balanced and creative curriculum designed to inspire learning and promote independence, while also encouraging meaningful partnerships with parents to support student outcomes.
Briercliffe Primary School actively welcomes community involvement and encourages visits from prospective families. For those interested in admissions for September 2025, important dates for induction meetings and transition sessions have been scheduled, ensuring a smooth start for new pupils. Further information can be accessed through the school’s website or by contacting the school office directly.
Useful links
- Juniper Websites (other)
- Accessibility Statement (other)
- High Visibility Version (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 396
- Boys
- 220
- Girls
- 176
- FSM %
- 15.90
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-07
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 396 | 220 | 176 | 420 | 15.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 396 | 214 | 182 | 420 | 16.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 351 | 190 | 161 | 420 | 19.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 351 | 190 | 161 | 390 | 19.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 331 | 172 | 159 | 390 | 19.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 319 | 170 | 149 | 315 | 16.00 |
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