St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
URN: 147578 • Burnley BB10 2PZ
Overview
- Name
- St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
- URN
- 147578
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ROMERO CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Helen Bibby (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01282438120
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Thames Avenue, Burnley BB10 2PZ
Summary
St John the Baptist RC Primary School, located in Burnley, Lancashire, is a mixed voluntary academy that serves 212 pupils, with a capacity of 270. The school is committed to providing a nurturing environment where Jesus' teachings are central to daily life and learning. Guided by their Patron Saint, John the Baptist, the school aims to foster a supportive community that encourages personal and academic growth.
The curriculum at St John’s is designed to meet the diverse needs of its pupils, with a focus on holistic development. The school offers a range of educational opportunities, ensuring that each child is prepared for future challenges. With 33.5% of students eligible for free school meals, St John’s is dedicated to providing additional support to ensure all children can thrive.
Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community, and the staff, led by Headteacher Mrs H Bibby, are committed to maintaining open lines of communication. For more information or to arrange a visit, parents can contact the school office directly.
The curriculum at St John’s is designed to meet the diverse needs of its pupils, with a focus on holistic development. The school offers a range of educational opportunities, ensuring that each child is prepared for future challenges. With 33.5% of students eligible for free school meals, St John’s is dedicated to providing additional support to ensure all children can thrive.
Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community, and the staff, led by Headteacher Mrs H Bibby, are committed to maintaining open lines of communication. For more information or to arrange a visit, parents can contact the school office directly.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Reporting Absence (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (sen)
- SEND Policy (sen)
- Liturgical Calendar (calendar)
- Download Prospectus (download)
- In Year Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Admissions Policy (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
- ROMERO CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 270
- Pupils
- 212
- Boys
- 112
- Girls
- 100
- FSM %
- 33.50
- Open date
- 2019-12-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-05-10
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 212 | 112 | 100 | 270 | 33.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 214 | 104 | 110 | 270 | 35.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 211 | 108 | 103 | 270 | 32.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 211 | 108 | 103 | 270 | 32.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 238 | 120 | 118 | 270 | 31.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 260 | 132 | 128 | 270 | 27.70 |
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