Barden Primary School

URN: 119260 • Burnley BB10 1JD

Overview

Name
Barden Primary School
URN
119260
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
63.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
C Holgate (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01282226777
Website
Visit
Address
Burnley Campus, Barden Lane, Burnley BB10 1JD

Summary

Barden Primary School, located in Burnley, Lancashire, is a mixed community school with a current enrolment of 468 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 430. The school is committed to fostering a happy and caring environment where hard work and good behaviour are integral to the educational experience. Under the leadership of Headteacher Mrs Holgate, Barden encourages students to develop their talents and strive for excellence while supporting one another and celebrating achievements.

The school promotes fundamental British values, including democracy, rule of law, mutual respect, tolerance, and individual liberty, through its curriculum and various enrichment activities. These values are embedded in daily school life, helping to prepare pupils for their roles in British society. The school council plays a vital role in promoting student voice, allowing representatives from each year group to engage in decision-making processes.

Barden Primary School aims to provide a wealth of learning opportunities that support the social, academic, and emotional development of each child. The school community values inclusivity and strives to inspire a lifelong love for learning among its pupils.

Key details

LA
Lancashire
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
430
Pupils
468
Boys
260
Girls
208
FSM %
31.00
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-06-26
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 468 260 208 430 31.00
2024-09-11 476 257 219 430 30.30
2023-09-11 446 237 209 430 26.00
2022-09-11 446 237 209 430 26.00
2021-09-11 419 214 205 430 22.00
2020-09-11 418 218 200 430 18.20

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