Worsthorne Primary School
URN: 119181 • Burnley BB10 3LR
Overview
- Name
- Worsthorne Primary School
- URN
- 119181
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Nicholls (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01282425690
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Brownside Road, Burnley BB10 3LR
Summary
Worsthorne Primary School is a community school located in Burnley, Lancashire, catering to a mixed-gender population of 211 pupils, slightly above its capacity of 210. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, promoting British values such as democracy, rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect, and tolerance. This ethos is integral to preparing students for life in modern Britain.
The curriculum at Worsthorne Primary encompasses a broad range of subjects, including English, mathematics, science, and the arts, alongside physical education and personal, social, and health education (PSHE). The school also offers a Forest School programme, enhancing outdoor learning experiences. Homework and class activities are designed to reinforce learning and engage families in their children's education.
In addition to academic support, Worsthorne Primary provides various services for the community, including a breakfast and after-school club, ensuring that children have access to care and enrichment beyond standard school hours. The school actively encourages parental involvement through initiatives such as fundraising and a parent voice programme, fostering a strong school community.
The curriculum at Worsthorne Primary encompasses a broad range of subjects, including English, mathematics, science, and the arts, alongside physical education and personal, social, and health education (PSHE). The school also offers a Forest School programme, enhancing outdoor learning experiences. Homework and class activities are designed to reinforce learning and engage families in their children's education.
In addition to academic support, Worsthorne Primary provides various services for the community, including a breakfast and after-school club, ensuring that children have access to care and enrichment beyond standard school hours. The school actively encourages parental involvement through initiatives such as fundraising and a parent voice programme, fostering a strong school community.
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Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 211
- Boys
- 116
- Girls
- 95
- FSM %
- 6.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 211 | 116 | 95 | 210 | 6.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 207 | 115 | 92 | 210 | 7.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 212 | 111 | 101 | 210 | 7.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 212 | 111 | 101 | 210 | 7.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 214 | 108 | 106 | 210 | 4.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 214 | 113 | 101 | 210 | 3.70 |
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