The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
79%
+17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
+6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 7 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 103
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 7.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Victoria Gow (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
September 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Commons Lane, Balderstone, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 7LL
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School currently has 103 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School take?
Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is in Blackburn, BB2 7LL, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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