The short version
Above-average SATs results. 84% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- This is a Roman Catholic 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
79%
+17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% 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, 20 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
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 177
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 40.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Head
- Mrs Martina Staffa (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
March 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
May 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Holmbrook Close, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 3UG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLongshaw Infant School
Primary · 319m away
Longshaw Nursery School
Nursery · 491m away
Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary
Primary · 691m away
Longshaw Community Junior School
Primary · 856m away
Lower Darwen Primary School
Primary · 934m away
Markazul Uloom
Independent · 937m away
Noorul Uloom
Independent · 937m away
St James' Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn's Ofsted rating?
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn?
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn currently has 177 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn take?
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn?
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn is in Blackburn, BB2 3UG, in the Blackburn with Darwen local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn have a sixth form?
No, Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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