Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School — Primary School in Padiham, Burnley

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Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School

Padiham, Burnley, BB12 8HT

334 Pupils

341 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

41.80% FSM %

170 Boys

164 Girls

About Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School

Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Padiham, Burnley, Lancashire, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 334 pupils on roll. School capacity: 341. Current headteacher: Beverly Holmes.

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	Voluntary aided 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	Hapton with Park
Urban / Rural	Urban: 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	Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10072069
URN	119425
Data Last Updated	25-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (9)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Simon Butterworth	Chair of Governors	06/11/2018	15/06/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Nicole Ashall	Governor	25/04/2022	25/04/2026	Elected by parents
Mrs Claire Beattie	Governor	01/05/2018	01/05/2029	Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Jennifer Blackley	Governor	29/09/2023	29/09/2027	Elected by school staff
Mrs Laura Holder	Governor	27/04/2022	27/04/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Beverly Holmes	Governor	01/01/2014	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Leanne Smithson	Governor	20/01/2025	20/01/2029	Elected by parents
Mrs Renee Smyth	Governor	30/09/2017	12/11/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Jordan Taylor	Governor	25/05/2023	25/05/2027	Appointed by GB/board

Schools Nearby

Padiham Green Church of England Primary School

0.71 km • Padiham

Other

Padiham Primary School

1.07 km • Burnley

Other

St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Padiham

1.11 km • Burnley

Other

Whitegate Nursery School

1.26 km • Burnley

Other

Shuttleworth College

1.35 km • Burnley

Other

Simonstone St Peter's Church of England Primary School

1.74 km • Burnley

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School?

Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Padiham, Burnley, Lancashire.

How many pupils does Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School have?

Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School has 334 pupils, with a capacity of 341.

What is the age range at Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School?

Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.

Is Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School a faith school?

Yes, Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School?

The Headteacher at Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School is Mrs Beverly Holmes.

Where is Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School located?

Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School is at Moor Lane, Padiham, Padiham, Burnley, BB12 8HT, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.

Does Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School currently open?

Padiham St Leonard's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Beverly Holmes

Moor Lane, Padiham, Padiham, Burnley, BB12 8HT

01282771470

www.st-leonards.lancs.sch.uk

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Quick Summary

URN 119425

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026