Audley Infant School
97%
Capacity
292
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Audley Infant School
Audley Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Blackburn with Darwen community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 292 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 300 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Audley Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Helen Nelson, it falls under Blackburn with Darwen local authority.
Audley Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 138 applications for 71 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 63 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Audley Infant School include Playing Fields, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Netball, Football, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Gardening, Drama, Book Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.0%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Blackburn with Darwen, Audley Infant School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Queens Park Road, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, BB1 1SE |
| Headteacher | Helen Nelson |
| Local Authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Number of Pupils | 292 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.0% |
| School Capacity | 292 / 300 (97% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (23 Feb 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 Oct 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed71
138
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
63 families put this school as their 1st choice (46% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Queens Park Road, Blackburn
Blackburn with Darwen, BB1 1SE
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