The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 46% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
46%
-16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 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
- 204
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 54.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Trust
- CIDARI EDUCATION LIMITED
- Head
- Miss Samantha O'Connell
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hancock Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 2LZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Wilfrid's CofE High School and Technology College
Secondary · 335m away
St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy
Secondary · 335m away
Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School
Secondary · 441m away
Griffin Park Primary School
Primary · 604m away
St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy
Primary · 740m away
St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn
Primary · 917m away
Longshaw Community Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
Witton Park Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary School?
St Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary School currently has 204 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary School take?
St Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary School?
St Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary School is in Blackburn, BB2 2LZ, in the Blackburn with Darwen local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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