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Shadsworth Junior School

Blackburn with Darwen, BB1 2ETPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2025
KS2 Results
60%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Applications / places
N/A
No data
Ranking
#7,009
of 13,686 nationally

About Shadsworth Junior School

Shadsworth Junior School is a state-funded primary school in Blackburn with Darwen, North West, for pupils aged 7 to 11 for boys and girls. DfE data records 215 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 240.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good (22 Jan 2025). 60% met the expected KS2 standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

Figures can refer to different reporting periods. Check the date and source shown beside each section. How Classpot uses published data.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
AddressBlackburn With Darwen, Shadsworth Junior School, Arran Avenue, Blackburn with Darwen, BB1 2ET
HeadteacherMr John Haworth
Local AuthorityBlackburn with Darwen
Number of Pupils215
Free School Meals (FSM)63.7%
School Capacity215 / 240 (90% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Jan 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (22 Jan 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 14 Nov 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Published SEND Data

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:30

Breakfast club

07:45-09:00

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

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Shadsworth Junior School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.