The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- 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
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 204
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 28.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Head
- Mrs A Thomson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Bennington Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 3HP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCrosshill Special School
Special school · Very close
Blackburn Central High School
Secondary · Very close
Audley Junior School
Primary · 476m away
Audley Infant School
Primary · 476m away
Markazul Uloom
Independent · 680m away
Noorul Uloom
Independent · 680m away
Longshaw Community Junior School
Primary · 930m away
Newfield School
Special school · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn?
St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn currently has 204 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn take?
St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn?
St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn is in Blackburn, BB2 3HP, in the Blackburn with Darwen local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's and St Joseph'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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