The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 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
- 221
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 43.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Head
- Mrs Heather McGowan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
14 official reports linked on this page, including 13 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
April 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
April 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Shadsworth Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 2HP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOur Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
Secondary · Very close
Broadlands Virtual School
Special school · Very close
Shadsworth Infant School
Primary · 411m away
Shadsworth Junior School
Primary · 540m away
Newfield School
Special school · 652m away
Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Primary · 974m away
Audley Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
Audley Infant School
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Antony's RC Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Antony's RC Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Antony's RC Primary School?
St Antony's RC Primary School currently has 221 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Antony's RC Primary School take?
St Antony's RC Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Antony's RC Primary School?
St Antony's RC Primary School is in Blackburn, BB1 2HP, in the Blackburn with Darwen local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Antony's RC Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Antony's RC Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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