The short version
Average SATs results. 82% 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 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
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
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 16 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
- 172
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 23.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Head
- Mrs Catherine Foster (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2020 | School Inspection
Short inspection
February 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
January 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Cherry Tree Lane, Cherry Tree, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 5NX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn
Secondary · 642m away
St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School, Feniscowles, Blackburn
Primary · 717m away
Feniscowles Primary School
Primary · 967m away
Meadowhead Community Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 1.2km away
Meadowhead Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn
Primary · 1.5km away
Witton Park Academy
Secondary · 1.7km away
St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School's Ofsted rating?
Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School?
Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School currently has 172 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School take?
Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School?
Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School is in Blackburn, BB2 5NX, in the Blackburn with Darwen local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School have a sixth form?
No, Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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