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Holy Trinity VC School

Holy Trinity VC School

Blackburn with Darwen, BB3 2RWPrimary School·Ages 4-11
R. ImprovementQuality of Ed.

32%

Capacity

133

Pupils

3.8x

Demand

About Holy Trinity VC School

Holy Trinity VC School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Blackburn with Darwen community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 133 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (32% of 420 places).

Ofsted has rated Holy Trinity VC School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Susannah Burgess, it falls under Blackburn with Darwen local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 29% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13300th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 50th out of 52 in Blackburn with Darwen.

Holy Trinity VC School is a popular choice with families — it received 23 applications for 6 places, making it 3.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 6 were first-preference applications.

Holy Trinity VC School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 91% recommending the school (11 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Holy Trinity VC School include Library, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Football, Gymnastics, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Drama.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 52.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Blackburn with Darwen, Holy Trinity VC 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressBank Top, Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, BB3 2RW
HeadteacherSusannah Burgess
Local AuthorityBlackburn with Darwen
Number of Pupils133
Free School Meals (FSM)52.6%
School Capacity133 / 420 (32% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Mar 2025
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Quality of Education

Requires improvement

Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade

Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Requires improvement

Source: Ofsted, 8 May 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (29%)

13300th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 97%

1995th of 2,065

In North West

Top 97%

50th of 52

In Blackburn with Darwen

Top 96%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

29%

Expected Standard

4%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 103
Expected:50%
Higher:17%
Writing
Expected:58%
Higher:8%
MathsAvg Score: 102
Expected:54%
Higher:8%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -19%

'22/23

48%

'23/24

29%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

Ofsted Parent View

11 responses

Would Recommend This School

91%Excellent
Needs Attentionbelow 70%
SEND support
0%
Bullying dealt with
18%
Concerns dealt with
63%
Strengths95%+ agree
Happy at schoolFeels safeWell behaved pupilsSubject range

Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

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

Facilities

7
LibraryOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumArt StudiosSensory RoomPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

CricketFootballGymnasticsDanceRoundersNetball

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubCodingDrama

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

6

Applications

23

High Demand

Competitive - many more applications than places available

Applications to places ratio3.8x
0x1x2x3x5x+

6 families put this school as their 1st choice (26% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Holy Trinity VC School

Holy Trinity VC School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.

Contact Information

01254702119www.holytrinitydarwen.co.uk

Bank Top, Darwen

Blackburn with Darwen, BB3 2RW

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Bank Top, Darwen

Blackburn with Darwen, BB3 2RW

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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