Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School

About Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School

Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School is an academy converter in Burnley, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 208 pupils on roll. The school has a Methodist religious character. It is part of EPWORTH EDUCATION TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 6.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Lancashire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

208 / 210 (99%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Methodist

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 1 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

Fence, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 9ED

Phone

01282617214

Headteacher

Sara Butterfield

Website

www.wheatleylane.lancs.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School?

Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School is an academy converter in Burnley, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School have?

Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School has 208 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

72% of pupils at Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School is part of EPWORTH EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School?

Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School is located at Fence, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 9ED.