The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
20%
+12.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+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 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% 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 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 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
- 138
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 13%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Joanne Embley-Peers (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
November 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
April 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Brundhurst Fold, Mellor St Mary CE Primary School, Brundhurst Fold, Mellor, Lancashire Bb2 7jt, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 7JT
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Osbaldeston
Primary · 878m away
Westholme School
Independent · 2.2km away
Lammack Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Primary · 2.9km away
St Silas's CofE Primary School
Primary · 3.0km away
Queen Elizabeth's Primary School
Primary · 3.3km away
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
Secondary · 3.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Mellor St Mary Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Mellor St Mary Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Mellor St Mary Church of England Primary School?
Mellor St Mary Church of England Primary School currently has 138 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Mellor St Mary Church of England Primary School take?
Mellor St Mary Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Mellor St Mary Church of England Primary School?
Mellor St Mary Church of England Primary School is in Blackburn, BB2 7JT, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Mellor St Mary Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Mellor St Mary 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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