The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- 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
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-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 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 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
- 216
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 28.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Head
- Mr A Pierce (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Feilden Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 1LQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTauheedul Islam Boys' High School
Secondary · 615m away
St Wilfrid's CofE High School and Technology College
Secondary · 748m away
St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy
Secondary · 748m away
Brunel Nursery School
Nursery · 925m away
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 962m away
St Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Primary · 1.2km away
Al Islah Girls' High School
Independent · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn's Ofsted rating?
St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn?
St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn currently has 216 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn take?
St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn?
St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn is in Blackburn, BB2 1LQ, in the Blackburn with Darwen local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Anne's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn have a sixth form?
No, St Anne'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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