Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
109%
Capacity
459
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Blackburn with Darwen community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 459 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (109% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Yusra Arshad, it falls under Blackburn with Darwen local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3496th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 13th out of 52 in Blackburn with Darwen.
Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 110 applications for 58 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 56 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary School include Music Rooms, Library, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Football, Swimming, Netball, as well as clubs including Drama, Science Club, Choir, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.2%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Blackburn with Darwen, Blackburn St Thomas' Church of England Primary 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 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Newton Street, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, BB1 1NE |
| Headteacher | Yusra Arshad |
| Local Authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Number of Pupils | 459 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 22.2% |
| School Capacity | 459 / 420 (109% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (29 Feb 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 10 Oct 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (72%)
3496th of 13,686
Nationally
497th of 2,065
In North West
13th of 52
In Blackburn with Darwen
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
72%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
52%
'23/24
72%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
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
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed58
110
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
56 families put this school as their 1st choice (51% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Newton Street, Blackburn
Blackburn with Darwen, BB1 1NE
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