The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 91% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2012
- 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
91%
+29.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
30%
+22.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 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
- 306
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 4.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Dawn Lindley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
November 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Whalley Road, Langho, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB6 8AB
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 994m away
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Langho
Primary · 1.2km away
Whalley Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
North Cliffe School
Special school · 2.5km away
Great Harwood St Bartholomew's Parish Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 3.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Langho and Billington St Leonards Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Langho and Billington St Leonards Church of England Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Langho and Billington St Leonards Church of England Primary School?
Langho and Billington St Leonards Church of England Primary School currently has 306 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Langho and Billington St Leonards Church of England Primary School take?
Langho and Billington St Leonards Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Langho and Billington St Leonards Church of England Primary School?
Langho and Billington St Leonards Church of England Primary School is in Blackburn, BB6 8AB, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Langho and Billington St Leonards Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Langho and Billington St Leonards Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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