Newchurch-In-Pendle St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Primary · Academy sponsor led · Ages 4–11 · Burnley, Lancashire
Newchurch-In-Pendle St Mary's Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Burnley, Lancashire for ages 4–11 (academy sponsor led). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Standards maintained, from the inspection on 24 June 2025.
Key facts
- Address
- Spenbrook Road, Newchurch-in-Pendle, Burnley, BB12 9JP
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Council
- Lancashire
- Pupils on roll
- 53 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 13.2% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.7
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Standards maintained Inspected 24 June 2025
Strengths
- “Pupils, parents and staff describe this school affectionately as ‘a big family’.”
- “Pupils appreciate the safe, calm and nurturing environment that this picturesque village school provides.”
- “Strong, supportive relationships with staff help pupils to feel happy and safe.”
To improve
- “However, on occasion, the school’s methods for checking pupils’ learning are not effective.”
- “This can leave pupils with gaps in their understanding, making it harder for them to build on their prior knowledge and fully meet the school’s high expectations.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 8 September 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 83% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 8 first-preference applications, 8 offers in total, 8 offers to first-preference applicants.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Lancashire.
- Roughlee Church of England Primary School 1.0 mi School remains Good
- Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School 1.2 mi No Ofsted grade
- Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School 1.8 mi Outstanding
- Higham St John's Church of England Primary School 1.9 mi No Ofsted grade
- Lomeshaye Junior School 2.2 mi School remains Good
- Barrowford School 2.2 mi No Ofsted grade
- Whitefield Infant School and Nursery 2.3 mi Not judged
- Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School, Nelson 2.4 mi School remains Good