St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy
89%
Capacity
186
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy
St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy 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 186 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kelly Harrison, it falls under Blackburn with Darwen local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 41% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12366th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 43rd out of 52 in Blackburn with Darwen.
St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 48 applications for 26 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 were first-preference applications.
St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.6/5 from 1 parents), and parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 80% recommending the school (15 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, 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 St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy include Library, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Football, Tennis, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Book Club, Choir, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 60.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Blackburn with Darwen, St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy 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 | Norfolk Street, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 4EW |
| Headteacher | Kelly Harrison |
| Local Authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Number of Pupils | 186 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 60.2% |
| School Capacity | 186 / 210 (89% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Feb 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (41%)
12366th of 13,686
Nationally
1832nd of 2,065
In North West
43rd of 52
In Blackburn with Darwen
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
41%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
27%
'23/24
41%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
15 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed26
48
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
21 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Aidan's Primary School - A Church of England Academy
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SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
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Contact Information
Norfolk Street, Blackburn
Blackburn with Darwen, BB2 4EW
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