Pupils
134
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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✔ Compare all schools in Burnley and see the best and worst performing schools
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Our number one ranked school in Burnley based on our official School Guide Star Rating is Simonstone St Peter's Church of England Primary School.
Ages
4 - 11
Gender
Mixed
Type
Voluntary aided school
2
Burnley Stoneyholme Community Primary School is ranked second in Burnley based on its performance data and Ofsted rating.
Pupils
422
Ages
4 - 11
Gender
Mixed
Type
Community school
3
At number 3 in the best schools in Burnley based on our authoritative ranking is St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy.
Pupils
195
Ages
4 - 11
Gender
Mixed
Type
Academy converter
4
The school ranked at number four in our Burnley league table is Casterton Primary Academy based on the summary of its performance in the last academic year.
Pupils
289
Ages
5 - 11
Gender
Mixed
Type
Academy sponsor led
5
Our number five ranked school in Burnley based on our trusted School Guide Star Rating is Read St John's CofE Primary School.
Pupils
193
Ages
4 - 11
Gender
Mixed
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Top 5 best performing schools in Burnley and their catchment areas in Burnley ranked by School Guide in 2026
- Simonstone St Peter's Church of England Primary School
- Burnley Stoneyholme Community Primary School
- St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
- Casterton Primary Academy
- Read St John's CofE Primary School
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