The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (111% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 234
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 25.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Head
- Mr David Chapman (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Inspection
April 2005 | Inspection
Location
Cavendish Place, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 2PN
Town setting
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Within 2.5 kmSt Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn
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Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School
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Meadowhead Community Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 1.1km away
Meadowhead Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Griffin Park Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Griffin Park Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Griffin Park Primary School?
Griffin Park Primary School currently has 234 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Griffin Park Primary School take?
Griffin Park Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Griffin Park Primary School?
Griffin Park Primary School is in Blackburn, BB2 2PN, in the Blackburn with Darwen local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Griffin Park Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Griffin Park Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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