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
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.
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.
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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
- 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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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