Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
84%
Capacity
177
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Blackburn with Darwen community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 177 pupils on roll and is well-filled (84% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn "Good", the school is led by headteacher Martina Staffa, it falls under Blackburn with Darwen local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5020th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 21st out of 52 in Blackburn with Darwen.
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn is a popular choice with families — it received 38 applications for 18 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 17 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn include Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Forest School, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Netball, Swimming, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Art Club, Coding, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 40.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Blackburn with Darwen, Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn 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 | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Holmbrook Close, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 3UG |
| Headteacher | Martina Staffa |
| Local Authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Number of Pupils | 177 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 40.7% |
| School Capacity | 177 / 210 (84% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Apr 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (22 Apr 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 2 May 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (68%)
5020th of 13,686
Nationally
733rd of 2,065
In North West
21st of 52
In Blackburn with Darwen
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
68%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
55%
'23/24
68%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed18
38
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
17 families put this school as their 1st choice (45% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn
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Contact Information
Holmbrook Close, Blackburn
Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 3UG
Journey to School
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