The short version
Average SATs results. 76% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 178
- Capacity
- 76%
- FSM
- 24.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Rotherham
- Head
- Mr Robert Barr (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
May 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
January 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Baring Road, Blackburn, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S61 2BU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAbbey School
Special school · 1.0km away
Hinde House 2-16 Academy
All-through · Grammar · 1.3km away
Meadow View Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Winterhill School
Secondary · 1.4km away
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Kelford School
Special school · 1.8km away
The Alternative Resource Centre
Pupil referral unit · 1.9km away
Kimberworth Community Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Blackburn Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Blackburn Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Blackburn Primary School?
Blackburn Primary School currently has 178 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Blackburn Primary School take?
Blackburn Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Blackburn Primary School?
Blackburn Primary School is in Rotherham, S61 2BU, in the Rotherham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Blackburn Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Blackburn Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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