The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 85% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding 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
85%
+23.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 418
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 8.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Head
- Mr Mark Power (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Jack Walker Way, Fernhurst Farm, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 4JJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLongshaw Infant School
Primary · 604m away
Longshaw Nursery School
Nursery · 624m away
Eden School
Free school · 629m away
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Primary · 691m away
Fernhurst Secondary SEBD School
Special school · 741m away
Bank Hey School
Special school · 883m away
Longshaw Community Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
Meadowhead Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary's Ofsted rating?
Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary?
Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary currently has 418 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary take?
Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary?
Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary is in Blackburn, BB2 4JJ, in the Blackburn with Darwen local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary have a sixth form?
No, Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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