The short version
Below-average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 23% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- 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
23%
-39.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-8.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 186
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 60.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Trust
- CIDARI EDUCATION LIMITED
- Head
- Mrs Kelly Harrison (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Norfolk Street, Mill Hill, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 4EW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn
Primary · 482m away
Meadowhead Community Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 570m away
Griffin Park Primary School
Primary · 711m away
Meadowhead Junior School
Primary · 722m away
St Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary School
Primary · 740m away
Witton Park Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Longshaw Community Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy?
St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy currently has 186 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy take?
St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy?
St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy is in Blackburn, BB2 4EW, in the Blackburn with Darwen local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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