Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
96%
Capacity
201
Pupils
5.1x
Demand
About Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Blackburn with Darwen community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 201 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn "Good", the school is led by headteacher Danielle Ellison, it falls under Blackburn with Darwen local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8053rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 31st out of 52 in Blackburn with Darwen.
Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn is a popular choice with families — it received 56 applications for 11 places, making it 5.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 11 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn include Music Rooms, Library, Playing Fields, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Rounders, Athletics, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Drama, Chess, Gardening and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.7%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Blackburn with Darwen, Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn 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 | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Wilworth Crescent, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, BB1 8QN |
| Headteacher | Danielle Ellison |
| Local Authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Number of Pupils | 201 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.7% |
| School Capacity | 201 / 210 (96% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (59%)
8053rd of 13,686
Nationally
1145th of 2,065
In North West
31st of 52
In Blackburn with Darwen
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
59%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
47%
'23/24
59%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed11
56
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
11 families put this school as their 1st choice (20% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Wilworth Crescent, Blackburn
Blackburn with Darwen, BB1 8QN
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