The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
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.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 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
- 271
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 30.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Head
- Mr Julian Rogers (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
July 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection
July 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2007 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Withers Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 1DF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAl Islah Girls' High School
Independent · 349m away
Audley Junior School
Primary · 649m away
Audley Infant School
Primary · 649m away
St Mary's and St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Primary · 698m away
Blackburn Central High School
Secondary · 831m away
Crosshill Special School
Special school · 877m away
Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Markazul Uloom
Independent · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Matthew's Church of England Primary School?
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School currently has 271 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Matthew's Church of England Primary School take?
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Matthew's Church of England Primary School?
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School is in Blackburn, BB1 1DF, in the Blackburn with Darwen local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Matthew's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Matthew's 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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