Cherry Fold Community Primary School

About Cherry Fold Community Primary School

Cherry Fold Community Primary School is a community school in Burnley, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 384 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 65.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 31.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Lancashire →

School Type

Community school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

384 / 420 (91%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

20 May 2025

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

Cog Lane, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 5JS

Phone

01282426630

Headteacher

Chloe Moretta

Website

www.cherryfold.lancs.sch.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Cherry Fold Community Primary School?

Cherry Fold Community Primary School is a community school in Burnley, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Cherry Fold Community Primary School have?

Cherry Fold Community Primary School has 384 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Cherry Fold Community Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

55% of pupils at Cherry Fold Community Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Cherry Fold Community Primary School?

Cherry Fold Community Primary School is located at Cog Lane, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 5JS.