The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
70%
+8.0pp 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)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 48 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 421
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 30.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Head
- Mrs Debbie Withey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2023 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Oakenhurst Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 1SN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Wilfrid's CofE High School and Technology College
Secondary · 518m away
St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy
Secondary · 518m away
Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School
Secondary · 653m away
St Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary School
Primary · 850m away
Griffin Park Primary School
Primary · 944m away
Witton Park Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Brunel Nursery School
Nursery · 1.4km away
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School currently has 421 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School take?
St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is in Blackburn, BB2 1SN, in the Blackburn with Darwen local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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