The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 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
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 459
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 22.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Head
- Miss Yusra Arshad (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
April 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
September 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Newton Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 1NE
Town setting
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Brunel Nursery School
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Audley Junior School
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Audley Infant School
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Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
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St Antony's RC Primary School
Primary · 974m away
Broadlands Virtual School
Special school · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School?
Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School currently has 459 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School take?
Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School?
Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School is in Blackburn, BB1 1NE, in the Blackburn with Darwen local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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