The short version
Average SATs results. 80% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
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, 23 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
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 169
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 38.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Head
- Mrs Claire Speakman (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2022 | School Inspection
School inspection
September 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Trinity Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 5BN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Matthew's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 701m away
Brunel Nursery School
Nursery · 734m away
Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Primary · 901m away
Al Islah Girls' High School
Independent · 973m away
Audley Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Audley Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Primary · 1.4km away
St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn's Ofsted rating?
St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in September 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn?
St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn currently has 169 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn take?
St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn?
St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn is in Blackburn, BB1 5BN, in the Blackburn with Darwen local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn have a sixth form?
No, St Alban's 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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