Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

Higham St John's Church of England Primary School

Higham Hall Road, Burnley, BB12 9EU
133 Pupils
140 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
19.50% FSM %
70 Boys
63 Girls
About Higham St John's Church of England Primary School

Located in Burnley (BB12 9EU), Higham St John's Church of England Primary School is a mixed-gender Primary school for pupils aged 4–11 with a Church of England character, classified as Local authority maintained schools and situated within the local authority of Lancashire.

It has 133 pupils on roll. School capacity: 140. Current headteacher: Helen Shaw.

Data for Higham St John's Church of England Primary School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary controlled school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Lancashire
Region North West
Administrative District Pendle
Parliamentary Constituency Pendle and Clitheroe
Ward Fence & Higham
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10073469
URN 119387
Data Last Updated 16-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr John Halshaw Chair of Governors 18/03/2024 17/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Katherine Dempsey Governor 28/11/2023 27/11/2027 Elected by parents
Rev Lesley Hinchcliffe Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Miss Gemma Howard Governor 10/07/2023 09/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Julie Lees Governor 14/10/2023 13/10/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Helen Shaw Governor 01/09/2018 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Colette Thomas-Parker Governor 20/11/2022 19/11/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Robert Waring Governor 03/05/2022 02/05/2026 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Frequently Asked Questions
Higham St John's Church of England Primary School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Burnley, Lancashire.
Higham St John's Church of England Primary School has 133 pupils, with a capacity of 140.
Higham St John's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, Higham St John's Church of England Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Acting Headteacher at Higham St John's Church of England Primary School is Mrs Helen Shaw.
Higham St John's Church of England Primary School is at Higham Hall Road, Higham, Burnley, BB12 9EU, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Higham St John's Church of England Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Higham St John's Church of England Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Acting Headteacher
Mrs Helen Shaw
Higham Hall Road, Higham, Burnley, BB12 9EU
Location
Quick Summary
URN 119387
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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