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Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School

Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 5NXPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2023
KS2 Results
57%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.6×
Not oversubscribed
15 1st-choice / 24 places
Ranking
#8,608
of 13,686 nationally

About Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School

Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School is a smaller-than-average primary, currently teaching 172 pupils against a capacity of 210. Its intake reflects a community with above-average economic disadvantage: 23.3% of pupils qualify for free school meals, compared with a national primary average of around 24% and a local average that sits slightly lower. Demand for places is strong — for the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 67 applications for just 24 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.79. Only 15 of those applicants listed it as their first preference, meaning the school is popular but not the very first choice for most families. It is a mixed, Church of England state primary for children aged 4 to 11, located in Blackburn with Darwen, and is led by headteacher Catherine Foster.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressCherry Tree Lane, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 5NX
HeadteacherCatherine Foster
Local AuthorityBlackburn with Darwen
Number of Pupils172
Free School Meals (FSM)23.3%
School Capacity172 / 210 (82% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Jul 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Sensory RoomSports HallICT SuiteGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

CricketTennisNetballAthleticsGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

ChessDramaFilm ClubScience Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:30

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

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Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.