Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School
URN: 150581 • Burnley BB12 9ED
Overview
- Name
- Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School
- URN
- 150581
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Methodist
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- EPWORTH EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 41.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sara Butterfield (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01282617214
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Fence, Burnley BB12 9ED
Summary
Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in Burnley, Lancashire, with a current enrolment of 208 pupils and a capacity of 210. The school is committed to providing a nurturing environment where each child is recognised as unique and encouraged to achieve their full potential. The ethos of the school is rooted in Christian values, promoting respect, compassion, and a sense of community among students and staff.
The curriculum at Wheatley Lane is designed to inspire creativity and foster independence, with a focus on quality teaching and learning. The school works closely with parents and external agencies to support the diverse needs of all children, ensuring that every pupil can thrive academically and personally. Daily acts of worship are integral to the school’s activities, reflecting its Methodist heritage and commitment to spiritual development.
Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School values diversity and inclusivity, welcoming children from all backgrounds. The school aims to create a caring and supportive community, where mutual respect and shared British values are upheld, fostering a positive environment for learning and growth.
The curriculum at Wheatley Lane is designed to inspire creativity and foster independence, with a focus on quality teaching and learning. The school works closely with parents and external agencies to support the diverse needs of all children, ensuring that every pupil can thrive academically and personally. Daily acts of worship are integral to the school’s activities, reflecting its Methodist heritage and commitment to spiritual development.
Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School values diversity and inclusivity, welcoming children from all backgrounds. The school aims to create a caring and supportive community, where mutual respect and shared British values are upheld, fostering a positive environment for learning and growth.
Useful links
- Newsletter 03.10.25 (download)
- Newsletter 26.09.2025 (download)
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- School Blogs (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
- EPWORTH EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 208
- Boys
- 99
- Girls
- 109
- FSM %
- 7.70
- Open date
- 2024-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 208 | 99 | 109 | 210 | 7.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 210 |
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