Open State Primary Mixed

Whittlefield Primary School

Tabor Street, Burnley, BB12 0HL
206 Pupils
210 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
36.90% FSM %
110 Boys
96 Girls
About Whittlefield Primary School

Whittlefield 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 4–11 is part of the North West region.

It has 206 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Jane Thistlethwaite.

Information on Whittlefield 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 10076197
URN 119262
Data Last Updated 10-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Pauline Lucarz Chair of Governors 06/06/2018 05/02/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Adam Booth Governor 07/05/2024 06/05/2028 Elected by school staff
Mrs Lyn Bradley Governor 17/06/2025 16/06/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr David Cree Governor 01/04/2025 01/04/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Janet Crossley Governor 17/06/2025 16/06/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Stan Heaton Governor 01/04/2025 01/04/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Victoria Jackson Governor 29/10/2019 29/11/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Patrick Martin Governor 23/09/2021 23/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Bashir Sadat Governor 24/02/2025 02/03/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Mike Steel Governor 14/10/2022 13/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jane Thistlethwaite Governor 01/01/2024 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Stephanie Vent Governor 23/09/2021 23/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Whittlefield Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Burnley, Lancashire.
Whittlefield Primary School has 206 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Whittlefield Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Whittlefield Primary School is Mrs Jane Thistlethwaite.
Whittlefield Primary School is at Tabor Street, Burnley, BB12 0HL, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Whittlefield Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Whittlefield Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Jane Thistlethwaite
Tabor Street, Burnley, BB12 0HL
Location
Quick Summary
URN 119262
Status Open
Ofsted
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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