The Best Schools In Burnley Rated & Reviewed

School Guide has helped 20 million parents find the best school for their child and here we reveal the 5 best performing schools in Burnley. These top schools near Burnley are ranked by their School Guide Star Rating, which is 100% based on official performance data including exam results and Ofsted inspections.

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1

Burnley Stoneyholme Community Primary School

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Our number one ranked school in Burnley based on our official School Guide Star Rating is Burnley Stoneyholme Community Primary School.

Pupils
423
Ages
4 - 11
Gender
Mixed
Type
Community school
2

Casterton Primary Academy

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Casterton Primary Academy is ranked second in Burnley based on its performance data and Ofsted rating.

Pupils
297
Ages
5 - 11
Gender
Mixed
Type
Academy sponsor led
3

Read St John's CofE Primary School

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At number 3 in the best schools in Burnley based on our authoritative ranking is Read St John's CofE Primary School.

Pupils
194
Ages
4 - 11
Gender
Mixed
Type
Voluntary controlled school
4

Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School

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The school ranked at number four in our Burnley league table is Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School based on the summary of its performance in the last academic year.

Pupils
205
Ages
4 - 11
Gender
Mixed
Type
Academy converter
5

Wellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School

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Our number five ranked school in Burnley based on our trusted School Guide Star Rating is Wellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School.

Pupils
203
Ages
4 - 11
Gender
Mixed
Type
Voluntary aided school

Top 5 best performing schools in Burnley and their catchment areas in Burnley ranked by School Guide in 2025

  • Burnley Stoneyholme Community Primary School
  • Casterton Primary Academy
  • Read St John's CofE Primary School
  • Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School
  • Wellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School

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