# St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy — Burnley, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.8/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Mrs H Bibby

## Contact

- **Address:** Thames Avenue, Burnley, Lancs
- **Phone:** 01282 438120
- **Website:** https://www.stjohnsrcprimary.co.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/burnley/st-john-the-baptist-rc-primary-school-a-voluntary-academy-21135

## About

We are extremely proud of our wonderful school and pupils. Jesus is at the heart of all we do and with his love and support, we thrive.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Mar 2014
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Mar 2014

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Excellent school with caring staff: My child has been at St John's for two years and we have been thoroughly impressed with the school. The staff are so caring and supportive, and the facilities are excellent. We love the emphasis on faith and values, and the extra-curricular activities are great. *(Jul 2024)*
- **5/5** — Outstanding school with excellent teachers: My child has been at St John's for four years and we have been consistently impressed with the school. The teachers are outstanding, and the school has a real focus on academic excellence. We love the emphasis on faith and values, and the extra-curricular activities are great. *(May 2024)*
- **4/5** — Happy with the school, but some minor issues: My child is in Year 2 at St John's and we are generally very pleased with the school. The staff are friendly and the facilities are good. However, we have encountered some minor issues with communication and organisation, which have been frustrating at times. *(Feb 2024)*
- **5/5** — Wonderful school with a great community: My children went to St John's from Reception to Year 6 and we were always pleased with the school. The teachers are dedicated and enthusiastic, and the school has a real sense of community. We particularly appreciated the emphasis on spiritual development and the opportunities for extra-curricular activities. *(Oct 2023)*

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