The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This is a Methodist 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
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Methodist
Numbers
- Pupils
- 157
- Capacity
- 69%
- FSM
- 43.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Donna Higgens (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
September 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
George Street, Rishton, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 4JF
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Charles' Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 327m away
Rishton St Peter and St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 634m away
The Hyndburn Academy
Secondary · 693m away
Clayton-le-Moors All Saints' Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Great Harwood St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Great Harwood Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood
Primary · 1.9km away
Park View School
Independent · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Rishton Methodist Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Rishton Methodist Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rishton Methodist Primary School?
Rishton Methodist Primary School currently has 157 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rishton Methodist Primary School take?
Rishton Methodist Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Rishton Methodist Primary School?
Rishton Methodist Primary School is in Blackburn, BB1 4JF, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rishton Methodist Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Rishton Methodist Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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