Read St John's CofE Primary School

URN: 119389 • Burnley BB12 7PE

Overview

Name
Read St John's CofE Primary School
URN
119389
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
62.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Frances Agar (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01282771065
Website
Visit
Address
Straits Lane, Burnley BB12 7PE

Summary

Read St John's CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled school located in Burnley, Lancashire, serving a mixed-gender population of 193 pupils with a capacity of 210. The school is situated in the Ribble Valley, providing a welcoming environment that emphasizes a strong sense of community and Christian values. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its vision statement, "Sowing the Seeds of tomorrow; growing in the light of the Lord," which reflects its commitment to nurturing each child's potential through trust, friendship, compassion, and respect.

The curriculum at Read St John's is designed to be engaging and meaningful, encouraging children to become confident and independent learners. The school places a strong emphasis on collaboration with parents to support students' educational journeys, ensuring that communication between home and school remains a priority. Each class adopts a core Christian value, fostering a sense of responsibility and community among students.

As a caring village school, Read St John's welcomes children from a wide area and aims to provide a supportive environment where learning is both fun and challenging. The school encourages visits from prospective families to experience its vibrant community firsthand.

Key details

LA
Lancashire
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
193
Boys
90
Girls
103
FSM %
12.40
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-02-09
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 193 90 103 210 12.40
2024-09-11 194 90 104 210 13.90
2023-09-11 185 86 99 210 14.10
2022-09-11 185 86 99 210 14.10
2021-09-11 184 88 96 210 12.00
2020-09-11 181 82 99 210 7.20

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