The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- 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
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 42 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
- 417
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 27.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Head
- Mrs Ann-Marie O'Neill (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
School inspection
June 2021 | School Inspection
Short inspection
June 2016 | Short Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Hawkins Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 2RY
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn's Ofsted rating?
St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn?
St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn currently has 417 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn take?
St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn?
St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn is in Blackburn, BB2 2RY, in the Blackburn with Darwen local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn have a sixth form?
No, St Peter'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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