The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Roman Catholic 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
60%
-2.0pp 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)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 201
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 16.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Head
- Mrs Danielle Ellison (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Wilworth Crescent, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 8QN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Gabriel's Church of England Primary School
Primary · Very close
Pleckgate High School
Secondary · 397m away
Roe Lee Park Primary School
Primary · 705m away
Cedars Primary School
Primary · 890m away
St Thomas's Centre
Pupil referral unit · 937m away
Lammack Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Islamiyah School
Independent · 1.3km away
St James' Church of England Primary School Blackburn
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn's Ofsted rating?
Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn?
Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn currently has 201 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn take?
Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn?
Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn is in Blackburn, BB1 8QN, in the Blackburn with Darwen local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn have a sixth form?
No, Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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