Rishton St Peter and St Paul's Church of England Primary School
81%
Capacity
171
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About Rishton St Peter and St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Rishton St Peter and St Paul's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Hyndburn community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 171 pupils on roll and is well-filled (81% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Rishton St Peter and St Paul's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sara Clarkson, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7804th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 11th out of 31 in Hyndburn.
Rishton St Peter and St Paul's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 73 applications for 29 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 36 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Rishton St Peter and St Paul's Church of England Primary School include Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Forest School, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Dance, Gymnastics, Athletics, as well as clubs including Science Club, Book Club, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 31.0%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Hyndburn, Rishton St Peter and St Paul's Church of England Primary 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 | Arundel Street, Blackburn, Hyndburn, BB1 4DT |
| Headteacher | Sara Clarkson |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 171 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 31.0% |
| School Capacity | 171 / 210 (81% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (60%)
7804th of 13,686
Nationally
1107th of 2,065
In North West
11th of 31
In Hyndburn
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
60%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
62%
'23/24
60%
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
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
73
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
36 families put this school as their 1st choice (49% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
School day
Teaching hours
08:55 – 15:15
Breakfast club
07:30-08:55
Source: st-peter-st-pauls.lancs.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Below most schools — predominantly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British91.8%
- Asian4.7%
- Mixed1.2%
- White (other)0.6%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
6
Total schools
5
Oversubscribed
5
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
Arundel Street, Blackburn
Hyndburn, BB1 4DT
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