The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 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
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
21%
+13.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
2% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 7 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
- 73
- Capacity
- 74%
- FSM
- 5.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Maria Coulthard (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
March 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
December 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Longsight Road, Osbaldeston, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 7HX
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Osbaldeston's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Osbaldeston was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Osbaldeston?
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Osbaldeston currently has 73 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Osbaldeston take?
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Osbaldeston caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Osbaldeston?
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Osbaldeston is in Blackburn, BB2 7HX, 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, Osbaldeston have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Osbaldeston does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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