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St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn

Blackburn with Darwen, BB1 5BNPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Sep 2024
KS2 Results
45%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
9 1st-choice / 9 places
Ranking
#11,709
of 13,686 nationally

About St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn

St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School in Blackburn sits well below the local authority average for Key Stage 2 outcomes, with only 45% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a borough average of 59%. This places the school 39th out of 52 primary schools in Blackburn with Darwen, putting it in the bottom half of the local league table. Nationally, it ranks in the 85th percentile, meaning roughly 85% of primary schools in England achieve a higher proportion of pupils at the expected level. The school's ranking score of 45 is notably lower than the top-performing local peers, such as The Olive School, Blackburn, which scores 95. However, these headline figures need to be read alongside the school's high level of disadvantage: 38.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average, and this context is likely reflected in the attainment data.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressTrinity Street, Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen, BB1 5BN
HeadteacherClaire Speakman
Local AuthorityBlackburn with Darwen
Number of Pupils169
Free School Meals (FSM)38.7%
School Capacity169 / 210 (80% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Sept 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 4 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
LibraryICT SuiteGymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

Cross CountryGymnasticsFootballCricket

Clubs & Activities

DramaBook ClubCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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St Alban's Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.