Casterton Primary Academy

About Casterton Primary Academy

Casterton Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led in Burnley, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 5–11. It has 289 pupils on roll. It is part of PENDLE EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (4 October 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 35.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 31.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Lancashire →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 5–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

289 / 280 (103%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

4 October 2022

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Casterton Primary Academy, Thames Avenue, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2PZ

Phone

01282435657

Head Teacher

Paul Whaling

Website

https://www.castertonprimaryacademy.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Casterton Primary Academy?

Casterton Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led in Burnley, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 5–11.

How many pupils does Casterton Primary Academy have?

Casterton Primary Academy has 289 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Casterton Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Casterton Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (4 October 2022).

How does Casterton Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

72% of pupils at Casterton Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Casterton Primary Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Casterton Primary Academy is part of PENDLE EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Casterton Primary Academy?

Casterton Primary Academy is located at Casterton Primary Academy, Thames Avenue, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2PZ.