The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 389
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 30.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Head
- Mrs Susan Aldred (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Queen's Park Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 1SE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAudley Infant School
Primary · Very close
Blackburn Central High School
Secondary · 370m away
St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Primary · 476m away
Crosshill Special School
Special school · 482m away
Newfield School
Special school · 881m away
Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 890m away
Broadlands Virtual School
Special school · 923m away
St Antony's RC Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Audley Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Audley Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Audley Junior School?
Audley Junior School currently has 389 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Audley Junior School take?
Audley Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Audley Junior School?
Audley Junior School is in Blackburn, BB1 1SE, in the Blackburn with Darwen local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Audley Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Audley Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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