Lancashire
Burnley Lowerhouse Junior School
Close to home and non-selective, but attainment sits below the national average and the last inspection asked for improvement.
What the data says
Published data, read plainly. It tells you what to check next; it does not guarantee a place or replace your local authority’s admissions guidance.
35% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths — significantly below the national average of around 61%. Progress and context measures may still show positive value-added.
- 35%
- Expected standard (R+W+M)
- 0%
- Higher standard (R+W+M)
- 2024/2025
- Academic year
KS2 progress scores (reading, writing, maths progress) are not yet surfaced in this summary. Check the performance table section below.
Admissions realism depends on your home postcode and the school's published allocation data. Enter your postcode on this page to get a more specific assessment, and always verify the latest policy on the school's official admissions page.
What to do next
- Verify the school's official admissions policy
- Book an open day or school visit
- Add this school to your shortlist and compare with backup options
Admissions and catchment
Council allocation figures
Add a postcode to see where you would sit against past cut-offs.
We have not collected Lancashire council’s allocation figures for this school yet. We only show a verdict when we can cite the council’s published figures. Check Lancashire’s allocation booklet, or the school’s website.
KS2 results history
| Year | Pupils | Expected % | Higher % | Reading | Writing | Maths | Read score | Maths score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | — | 35.0% | 0.0% | 50.0% | 56.0% | 56.0% | 101.0 | 101.0 |
| 2023/2024 | — | 38.0% | 0.0% | 58.0% | 50.0% | 54.0% | 102.0 | 100.0 |
| 2022/2023 | — | 22.0% | 0.0% | 48.0% | 45.0% | 47.0% | 99.0 | 97.0 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other primary schools in Lancashire for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 119215 |
| Local authority | Lancashire |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Primary |
| Type | Community school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 7-11 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Gary Lloyd |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | BB12 6LN |
| Latest pupils | 204 |
| FSM eligible | 46.6% |
Contact and identifiers
Liverpool Road, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 6LN
https://www.lowerhousejunior.co.uk/View local authority page1282426774| DfE number | 2162 |
| UKPRN | 10079025 |
| Opened | — |
| GIAS updated | 26 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | 15 Oct 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 12 Sept 2023 |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2023 |