The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
15% 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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 360
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 58.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Head
- Mr Jonathan Berry (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Park Lee Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 3NX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMarkazul Uloom
Independent · Very close
Noorul Uloom
Independent · Very close
Longshaw Nursery School
Nursery · 449m away
Longshaw Infant School
Primary · 578m away
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Primary · 856m away
Crosshill Special School
Special school · 891m away
St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Primary · 930m away
Blackburn Central High School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Longshaw Community Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Longshaw Community Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Longshaw Community Junior School?
Longshaw Community Junior School currently has 360 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Longshaw Community Junior School take?
Longshaw Community Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Longshaw Community Junior School?
Longshaw Community Junior School is in Blackburn, BB2 3NX, in the Blackburn with Darwen local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Longshaw Community Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Longshaw Community Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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