Open Other Primary Mixed

Casterton Primary Academy

Casterton Primary Academy, Thames Avenue, Burnley, BB10 2PZ
Part of: PENDLE EDUCATION TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Casterton Primary Academy
Burnley, BB10 2PZ
289 Pupils
280 Capacity
5–11 Age Range
35.60% FSM %
148 Boys
141 Girls
About Casterton Primary Academy

Casterton Primary Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Burnley, Lancashire, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 5–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 289 pupils on roll. School capacity: 280. Current headteacher: Paul Whaling.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Lancashire
Region North West
Administrative District Burnley
Parliamentary Constituency Burnley
Ward Lanehead
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
Trust / Sponsor PENDLE EDUCATION TRUST
Opened 01-06-2018
UKPRN 10067717
URN 145978
Data Last Updated 26-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Humera Khan Chair of Local Governing Body 18/03/2024 17/03/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Kasira Ahmed Local Governor 18/10/2024 17/10/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Salmah Akram Local Governor 25/09/2023 13/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ambreen Bhatti Local Governor 29/11/2022 28/11/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Elizabeth Black Local Governor 10/06/2025 09/06/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Mark Dutton Local Governor 10/11/2022 09/11/2026 Elected by school staff
Ms Emily Williams Local Governor 10/09/2021 31/08/2025 Elected by school staff
Mrs Emily Williams-Shaw Local Governor 24/11/2025 23/11/2029 Elected by school staff
Schools Nearby
St John the Baptist RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
0.15 km • Burnley
Other
Reedley Primary School
0.68 km • Burnley
Other
St James' Lanehead Church of England Primary School
0.75 km • Burnley
Other
Woodfield Nursery School
1.03 km • Nelson
Other
Barden Primary School
1.05 km • Burnley
Other
Holly Grove School
1.05 km • Burnley
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Casterton Primary Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Burnley, Lancashire.
Casterton Primary Academy has 289 pupils, with a capacity of 280.
Casterton Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 5 to 11.
The Headteacher at Casterton Primary Academy is Mr Paul Whaling.
Casterton Primary Academy is at Casterton Primary Academy, Thames Avenue, Burnley, BB10 2PZ, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Casterton Primary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Casterton Primary Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Paul Whaling
Casterton Primary Academy, Thames Avenue, Burnley, BB10 2PZ
01282435657
www.castertonprimaryacademy.co.uk/
Location
BB10 2PZ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 145978
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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