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Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn

Blackburn with Darwen, BB1 8QNPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2023
KS2 Results
59%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
11 1st-choice / 11 places
Ranking
#8,053
of 13,686 nationally

About Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn

Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School in Blackburn was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, a rating it has held consistently across both its recent inspections. The school’s most telling exam metric is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined at Key Stage 2, which stands at 59%. That figure is exactly in line with the local authority average for Blackburn with Darwen, placing the school in the middle of the pack. Within the local authority, Holy Souls ranks 31st out of 52 primary schools, and nationally it sits in the 59th percentile. While the school does not break into the top tier locally — the nearest Outstanding school, The Olive School, is 2.8 km away — its consistent Good rating and solid expected-standard results provide a reliable baseline for families.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressWilworth Crescent, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, BB1 8QN
HeadteacherDanielle Ellison
Local AuthorityBlackburn with Darwen
Number of Pupils201
Free School Meals (FSM)16.7%
School Capacity201 / 210 (96% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Feb 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 23 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Music RoomsLibraryPlaying FieldsForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

SwimmingRoundersAthleticsCricketGymnasticsDanceTennis

Clubs & Activities

CodingDramaChessGardeningBook Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

After-school care

15:15-16:15

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

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Holy Souls Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.