St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Padiham is a voluntary aided school serving families in Burnley and the wider Lancashire area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

St John the Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School, Padiham caters for mixed pupils from 3 to 11 years. With 234 pupils enrolled and a capacity of 210, the school provides a structured and balanced curriculum aligned with national expectations.

Ofsted last inspected the school on 28 March 2023, awarding it a Outstanding rating. The report noted positive aspects of leadership, safeguarding and the school’s approach to pupil development.