Higham St John's Church of England Primary School
URN: 119387 • Burnley BB12 9EU
Overview
- Name
- Higham St John's Church of England Primary School
- URN
- 119387
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Helen Shaw (since 2025) , Acting Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01282772376
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Higham Hall Road, Burnley BB12 9EU
Summary
Higham St John's Church of England Primary School, located in Burnley, Lancashire, is a voluntary controlled school catering to mixed-gender pupils aged 4-11. With a current enrolment of 133 students and a capacity of 140, the school fosters a nurturing environment that prioritises the development of each child's potential. The school community is guided by Christian values, promoting respect, kindness, and a strong sense of belonging.
The curriculum at Higham St John's is designed to ignite curiosity and encourage a lifelong enthusiasm for learning. The school places a strong emphasis on academic achievement, with high expectations for all students. Support is provided to ensure that every child can make significant progress and achieve their best in all areas of their education.
In addition to academic pursuits, the school promotes a safe and creative environment where children can thrive. Higham St John's actively engages with parents and the wider community, reinforcing its commitment to fostering a collaborative atmosphere that benefits both students and families.
The curriculum at Higham St John's is designed to ignite curiosity and encourage a lifelong enthusiasm for learning. The school places a strong emphasis on academic achievement, with high expectations for all students. Support is provided to ensure that every child can make significant progress and achieve their best in all areas of their education.
In addition to academic pursuits, the school promotes a safe and creative environment where children can thrive. Higham St John's actively engages with parents and the wider community, reinforcing its commitment to fostering a collaborative atmosphere that benefits both students and families.
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- School Jotter 3 (other)
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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
- 140
- Pupils
- 133
- Boys
- 70
- Girls
- 63
- FSM %
- 19.50
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-09-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 133 | 70 | 63 | 140 | 19.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 127 | 69 | 58 | 140 | 15.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 141 | 70 | 71 | 140 | 7.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 141 | 70 | 71 | 140 | 7.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 140 | 62 | 78 | 140 | 8.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 140 | 56 | 84 | 140 | 8.60 |
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