How many pupils does Briercliffe Primary School have?

Briercliffe Primary School has 396 pupils enrolled.

Who is the headteacher of Briercliffe Primary School?

The headteacher of Briercliffe Primary School is Joanne Ramsbottom.

What type of school is Briercliffe Primary School?

Briercliffe Primary School is a Community school with a Primary phase of education.

Which local authority is Briercliffe Primary School in?

Briercliffe Primary School is in the Lancashire local authority area.

Community school Primary Open

Briercliffe Primary School

Delamere Road, Briercliffe, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2JU

Ofsted: Requires improvement (graded inspection, 6 June 2023). Last inspected 27 January 2026.

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396

Pupils

15.9%

Free school meals

About this school

Briercliffe Primary School is a Community school serving primary age pupils, located in Burnley, Lancashire. The school has 396 pupils enrolled. Ofsted: Requires improvement (graded inspection, 6 June 2023). Last inspected 27 January 2026. The Headteacher is Joanne Ramsbottom. The school is administered by Lancashire local authority.

School details

Headteacher: Joanne Ramsbottom
Local authority: Lancashire
Gender: Mixed
URN: 119168

Contact

01282459421 info@education.gov.uk Visit website Ofsted Report

Admissions

Applications for places at Briercliffe Primary School are handled by the school or the local authority (Lancashire). See the school's website for admissions arrangements, or read the GOV.UK guide to school admissions.

SATs Performance (Key Stage 2)

69%

Meeting the expected standard · 2024-25

Reaching the higher standard · 2024-25

The expected standard means pupils reached the level the Department for Education expects in reading, writing and maths combined by the end of primary school.
The higher standard means pupils achieved a high score in reading and maths and were working at greater depth in writing.

Source: Department for Education school performance data. Check this school on GOV.UK →