The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
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.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 410
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 10.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Head
- Mr Rob Andrew (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
May 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
October 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Livesey Branch Road, Feniscowles, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 5EG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School, Feniscowles, Blackburn
Primary · 316m away
Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School
Primary · 967m away
St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn
Secondary · 1.5km away
Meadowhead Junior School
Primary · 2.2km away
Meadowhead Community Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 2.2km away
St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn
Primary · 2.5km away
Bank Hey School
Special school · 2.5km away
Witton Park Academy
Secondary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Feniscowles Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Feniscowles Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Feniscowles Primary School?
Feniscowles Primary School currently has 410 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Feniscowles Primary School take?
Feniscowles Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Feniscowles Primary School?
Feniscowles Primary School is in Blackburn, BB2 5EG, in the Blackburn with Darwen local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Feniscowles Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Feniscowles Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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