The short version
Below-average SATs results. 77% capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 36% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 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
36%
-26.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-7.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
19% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 162
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 30.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Trust
- CIDARI EDUCATION LIMITED
- Head
- Mrs Andrea Gray (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Mount St James, Knuzden, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 2DR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmShadsworth Infant School
Primary · 713m away
Intack Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Antony's RC Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Shadsworth Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Broadlands Virtual School
Special school · 1.3km away
Oswaldtwistle West End Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Newfield School
Special school · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Knuzden St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy?
Knuzden St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy currently has 162 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Knuzden St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy take?
Knuzden St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Knuzden St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy?
Knuzden St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy is in Blackburn, BB1 2DR, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Knuzden St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Knuzden St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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