The short version
Average SATs results. 81% 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
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 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
- 171
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 31%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Sara Clarkson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Arundel Street, Rishton, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 4DT
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Hyndburn Academy
Secondary · Very close
St Charles' Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 453m away
Rishton Methodist Primary School
Primary · 634m away
Great Harwood Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood
Primary · 1.6km away
Great Harwood St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Clayton-le-Moors All Saints' Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Park View School
Independent · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Rishton St Peter and St Paul's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Rishton St Peter and St Paul's Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rishton St Peter and St Paul's Church of England Primary School?
Rishton St Peter and St Paul's Church of England Primary School currently has 171 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rishton St Peter and St Paul's Church of England Primary School take?
Rishton St Peter and St Paul's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Rishton St Peter and St Paul's Church of England Primary School?
Rishton St Peter and St Paul's Church of England Primary School is in Blackburn, BB1 4DT, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rishton St Peter and St Paul's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Rishton St Peter and St Paul's 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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