The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- 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
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 282
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 24.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Murphy (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Swallow Drive, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 6LE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Matthew's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 877m away
Brunel Nursery School
Nursery · 883m away
St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Ashworth Nursery School
Nursery · 1.1km away
Al Islah Girls' High School
Independent · 1.2km away
Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School
Secondary · 1.3km away
St Wilfrid's CofE High School and Technology College
Secondary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Michael With St John CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Michael With St John CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Michael With St John CofE Primary School?
St Michael With St John CofE Primary School currently has 282 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Michael With St John CofE Primary School take?
St Michael With St John CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Michael With St John CofE Primary School?
St Michael With St John CofE Primary School is in Blackburn, BB1 6LE, in the Blackburn with Darwen local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Michael With St John CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Michael With St John CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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