Whittlefield Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Burnley, North West BB12 0HL · Lancashire
#1438 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#11134 of 15,697 nationally
About Whittlefield Primary School
Whittlefield Primary School is a local authority primary located in Burnley, in the Lancashire local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 188 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 35.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1438th of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: higher standard (10th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 188; capacity filled 89.5%.
There are 44 schools in Burnley; Whittlefield Primary School ranks 18th of 40 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)67%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)0%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)38.3%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Whittlefield Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 188
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 38.3%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 89.5%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 67%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 0%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Whittlefield Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Burnley Ightenhill Primary School
Burnley · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
349 students · 264 m away
Wellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School
Burnley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
208 students · 600 m away
St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Burnley · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
191 students · 600 m away
Lincoln House School
Burnley · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
5 students · 1.0 km away
St Augustine of Canterbury RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Burnley · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
203 students · 1.0 km away
Burnley Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Burnley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
206 students · 1.1 km away
Rosegrove Infant School
Burnley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
133 students · 1.2 km away
Burnley Lowerhouse Junior School
Burnley · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
204 students · 1.3 km away
Burnley Stoneyholme Community Primary School
Burnley · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
406 students · 1.5 km away
Cherry Fold Community Primary School
Burnley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
366 students · 1.5 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Southport · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
188 students
Holy Infant and St Anthony RC Primary School
Bolton · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
188 students
St Augustine's CofE Primary School
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
188 students
CofE School of the Resurrection
Manchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
188 students
Moulton School
Northwich · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
188 students
Rishton St Peter and St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Blackburn · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
188 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Whittlefield Primary School a good school?
Whittlefield Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 35.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1438 of 2,286 in North West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Whittlefield Primary School rank in North West?
Whittlefield Primary School ranks #1438 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #11134 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Whittlefield Primary School?
Whittlefield Primary School had 188 students in 2025.
Is Whittlefield Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Whittlefield Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Whittlefield Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Whittlefield Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.