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Audley Junior School

Blackburn with Darwen, BB1 1SEPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2022
KS2 Results
78%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#1850 of 13,686 nationally

About Audley Junior School

Audley Junior School is a state primary for children aged 7 to 11, located in the Blackburn with Darwen local authority. It ranks 5th out of 52 primary schools in the area, placing it comfortably within the top 10% locally. The three highest-scoring peers in the same authority are The Olive School, Blackburn, followed by Blackburn the Redeemer CofE Primary and St Gabriel's Church of England Primary School. Audley sits just behind these, with a ranking score of 78 based on the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. The school is rated Good by Ofsted, a grade it has held across both its most recent graded inspection in 2013 and an ungraded inspection in 2022, which confirmed it remains Good. With 389 pupils on roll against a capacity of 420, it is close to full. Just over 30% of its pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is above the national average and reflects the school's inclusive intake.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressQueen's Park Road, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, BB1 1SE
HeadteacherSusan Aldred
Local AuthorityBlackburn with Darwen
Number of Pupils389
Free School Meals (FSM)30.1%
School Capacity389 / 420 (93% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

28 Sept 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (28 Sept 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 6 Sept 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Dining HallSports HallLibraryGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

TennisSwimmingNetballCricketRoundersCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubScience ClubGardeningChoirBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:10

Source: audleyjuniorschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Audley Junior School

Audley Junior School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.