Open State Primary Mixed

Burnley Ightenhill Primary School

Alder Street, Burnley, BB12 6ED
362 Pupils
390 Capacity
5–11 Age Range
54.70% FSM %
182 Boys
180 Girls
About Burnley Ightenhill Primary School

Burnley Ightenhill Primary School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Burnley and the surrounding area in Lancashire with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 5–11 is part of the North West region.

It has 362 pupils on roll. School capacity: 390. Current headteacher: Sean Crosier.

Information on Burnley Ightenhill Primary School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Lancashire
Region North West
Administrative District Burnley
Parliamentary Constituency Burnley
Ward Gannow
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10072984
URN 119264
Data Last Updated 09-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Mechelle Lewis Chair of Governors 16/03/2026 15/03/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Craig Atherton Governor 21/11/2025 20/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Nigel Battersby Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Sean Crosier Governor 04/01/2021 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Kathryn Dunderdale Governor 31/01/2026 30/01/2030 Elected by school staff
Ms Janet Egar Governor 23/06/2025 22/06/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kirsten Knight Governor 07/07/2025 06/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Amy Lund Governor 14/11/2023 13/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Julie Naylor Governor 01/11/2022 31/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Declan Ryan Governor 21/03/2023 01/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Caroline Yabantu Governor 07/12/2025 06/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Burnley Ightenhill Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Burnley, Lancashire.
Burnley Ightenhill Primary School has 362 pupils, with a capacity of 390.
Burnley Ightenhill Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11.
The Headteacher at Burnley Ightenhill Primary School is Mr Sean Crosier.
Burnley Ightenhill Primary School is at Alder Street, Burnley, BB12 6ED, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Burnley Ightenhill Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Burnley Ightenhill Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Sean Crosier
Alder Street, Burnley, BB12 6ED
Location
Quick Summary
URN 119264
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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