Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School
82%
Capacity
172
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School
Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England 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 172 pupils on roll and is well-filled (82% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Catherine Foster, it falls under Blackburn with Darwen local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8608th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 32nd out of 52 in Blackburn with Darwen.
Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School is a popular choice with families — it received 67 applications for 24 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 15 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), 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 Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School include Sensory Room, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Tennis, Netball, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Drama, Film Club, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 23.3%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Blackburn with Darwen, Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Cherry Tree Lane, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 5NX |
| Headteacher | Catherine Foster |
| Local Authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Number of Pupils | 172 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 23.3% |
| School Capacity | 172 / 210 (82% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)
8608th of 13,686
Nationally
1229th of 2,065
In North West
32nd of 52
In Blackburn with Darwen
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
57%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
68%
'23/24
57%
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed24
67
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
15 families put this school as their 1st choice (22% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Livesey Saint Francis' Church of England School
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Contact Information
Cherry Tree Lane, Blackburn
Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 5NX
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