The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 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, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 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
- 289
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 6.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Miss Caroline Boden (Acting Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
July 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection
December 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | 09 January 2012
Full inspection
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Whalley Road, Langho, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB6 8EQ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLangho and Billington St Leonards Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 2.1km away
North Cliffe School
Special school · 2.5km away
Salesbury Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.7km away
Great Harwood Primary School
Primary · 3.2km away
St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood
Primary · 3.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Langho?
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Langho currently has 289 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Langho take?
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Langho caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Langho?
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Langho is in Blackburn, BB6 8EQ, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Langho have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Langho does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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