The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 82% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
82%
+20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 29 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 473
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 10.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Trust
- WENSLEY FOLD CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Headteacher Amanda Whittingham (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Manor Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 6LX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWitton Park Academy
Secondary · 686m away
Griffin Park Primary School
Primary · 862m away
Ashworth Nursery School
Nursery · 873m away
St Barnabas and St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 918m away
St Wilfrid's CofE High School and Technology College
Secondary · 1.1km away
St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Blackburn
Primary · 1.2km away
St Luke and St Philips Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy?
Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy currently has 473 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy take?
Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy?
Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy is in Blackburn, BB2 6LX, in the Blackburn with Darwen local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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