Longshaw Infant School
80%
Capacity
215
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Longshaw Infant School
Longshaw Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Blackburn with Darwen community, welcoming children from age 4 to 7. The school has 215 pupils on roll and is well-filled (80% of 270 places).
Ofsted has rated Longshaw Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Gillian Crompton, it falls under Blackburn with Darwen local authority.
Longshaw Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 86 applications for 59 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 55 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Longshaw Infant School include Sensory Room, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Rounders, Cross Country, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Book Club, Choir, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 42.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Blackburn with Darwen, Longshaw Infant 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 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Crosby Road, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 3NF |
| Headteacher | Gillian Crompton |
| Local Authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Number of Pupils | 215 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 42.8% |
| School Capacity | 215 / 270 (80% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Sept 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed59
86
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
55 families put this school as their 1st choice (64% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Crosby Road, Blackburn
Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 3NF
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