Located in Burnley, Burnley Casterton Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 5 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Burnley Casterton Primary School currently has around 283 pupils on roll, which is about 101% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.7% boys and 46.3% girls. Around 18.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Thames Avenue, Burnley, BB10 2PZ |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Lancashire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Paul Whaling |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 119219 |
| Age Range: | 5 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 280 |
| Number of Pupils: | 283 |
| Number of Boys: | 152 |
| Number of Girls: | 131 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reedley Hallows Nursery School Burnley Campus , Barden Lane BB10 1JD | 3out of 4 | 1,092 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barden Lane Nursery School Barden Lane , BB10 1HY | - not rated | 1,157 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodfield Nursery School Sefton Street , Brierfield BB9 5BE | 3out of 4 | 1,189 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Basnett Street Nursery School Basnett Street , BB10 3ES | - not rated | 1,380 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Street Nursery School Elm Street , BB10 1PQ | - not rated | 1,753 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnley Casterton Primary School Thames Avenue , BB10 2PZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's RC Junior School Thames Avenue , BB10 2PZ | - not rated | 66 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Casterton Primary Academy Casterton Primary Academy, Thames Avenue , BB10 2PZ | 3out of 4 | 66 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Thames Avenue , BB10 2PZ | 3out of 4 | 93 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School Thames Avenue , BB10 2PZ | - not rated | 93 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnley Walshaw High School Eastern Avenue , BB10 2AT | - not rated | 792 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Burnley Barden High School Heald Road , BB10 1JB | - not rated | 1,254 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sir John Thursby Community College Eastern Avenue , BB10 2AT | 3out of 4 | 1,296 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsden Heights Community College Edge End Lane , BB9 0PR | - not rated | 1,714 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brierfield Mansfield High School Elland Road , Brierfield BB9 5RX | - not rated | 1,714 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Whitham Sixth Form Burnley Campus , BB10 1JD | - not rated | 1,092 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley College Princess Way , BB12 0AN | - not rated | 2,582 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Isaac Centre Harrogate Crescent , BB10 2NX | - not rated | 609 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnley Primrose Hill School Harrogate Crescent , BB10 2NX | - not rated | 659 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly Grove School Burnley Campus, Barden Lane , BB10 1JD | 4out of 4 | 1,092 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgewood Community High School Eastern Avenue , BB10 2AT | 3out of 4 | 1,214 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Silver Birch School Briercliffe Road , Harle Syke BB10 2HA | - not rated | 1,401 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.