The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
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
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 222
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 56.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Head
- Mr John Haworth (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Shadsworth Junior School, Arran Avenue, Lancashire, BB1 2ET
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBroadlands Virtual School
Special school · 381m away
Newfield School
Special school · 454m away
St Antony's RC Primary School
Primary · 540m away
Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 544m away
Shadsworth Infant School
Primary · 716m away
Knuzden St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Audley Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Audley Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Shadsworth Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Shadsworth Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Shadsworth Junior School?
Shadsworth Junior School currently has 222 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Shadsworth Junior School take?
Shadsworth Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Shadsworth Junior School?
Shadsworth Junior School is in Arran Avenue, BB1 2ET, in the Blackburn with Darwen local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Shadsworth Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Shadsworth Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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